Solicitor at McHale & Co Solicitors
Richard Bate
Solicitor - Solicitor
SRA ID: 202536
Richard is an experienced Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Solicitor with over 25 years of experience in all aspects of injury litigation. Richard trained and qualified at a large Manchester personal injury firm, working in positions of management and supervision, with responsibility for running departments, before becoming a Partner in a Manchester City Centre practice. He has been headhunted to run a department for an international law firm, in their Manchester office, then a Cheshire niche personal injury practice before moving on to run his own, successful firm as a sole practitioner for 10 years. Richard has experience of assisting clients with claims arising out of road traffic accidents, accidents at work and public places, industrial deafness, sports and recreation and a wide experience of medical and dental negligence claims. Richard has experience of claims involving serious injuries and has dealt with all types of claims, from the small value, through to £1,000,000+ claims. Richard provides each client with a high quality, personal and friendly service, with full attention to detail, and an empathetic approach to his work. He aims to provide high end client care, and the maximum level of compensation you are entitled to, in a swift and straight forward a manner as possible. Away from the office, Richard is family oriented, and a football fanatic. He enjoys travel, cars, music and cooking.
19-21 High Street, WA14 1QP
Licensed for 25 years
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
- Personal Injury 100%
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About Richard Bate
Richard is an experienced Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Solicitor with over 25 years of experience in all aspects of injury litigation. Richard trained and qualified at a large Manchester personal injury firm, working in positions of management and supervision, with responsibility for running departments, before becoming a Partner in a Manchester City Centre practice. He has been headhunted to run a department for an international law firm, in their Manchester office, then a Cheshire niche personal injury practice before moving on to run his own, successful firm as a sole practitioner for 10 years. Richard has experience of assisting clients with claims arising out of road traffic accidents, accidents at work and public places, industrial deafness, sports and recreation and a wide experience of medical and dental negligence claims. Richard has experience of claims involving serious injuries and has dealt with all types of claims, from the small value, through to £1,000,000+ claims. Richard provides each client with a high quality, personal and friendly service, with full attention to detail, and an empathetic approach to his work. He aims to provide high end client care, and the maximum level of compensation you are entitled to, in a swift and straight forward a manner as possible. Away from the office, Richard is family oriented, and a football fanatic. He enjoys travel, cars, music and cooking.
Languages Spoken: English
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United Kingdom
Currently Registered
16/08/99
24/03/25
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Name
Duration
Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration
Richardsons & Co Solicitors Limited
?-21-03-2025
Solicitor
McHale & Co Solicitors
21-03-2025-present
Exceptional Service and Outstanding Result – Highly Recommend!
I am incredibly grateful to Richard Bate for handling my dental negligence claim and achieving a successful outcome. From the very beginning, Richard was not only professional and knowledgeable but also extremely compassionate, making me feel at ease during a stressful time.
Richard took the time to fully understand the details of my case, explained the process step by step, and kept me informed throughout. His expertise was clear in every conversation, and I felt completely confident that I was in the best hands possible.
Thanks to Richard’s hard work, dedication, and skill, my claim was successfully won, and I received the compensation I rightfully deserved. The whole process was seamless, and Richard’s personal touch made a world of difference.
If you’re seeking a solicitor who is not only highly competent but also genuinely cares about their clients, I highly recommend Richard. He went above and beyond, and I couldn’t be more thankful for his support and expertise.
Once again, thank you so much for your help and guidance.
Lawyer named in this review: Richard Bate
A representative from McHale & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 21 February, 2025
Thank you for your kind review, Munazza. We are delighted to hear that Richard’s expertise and dedication helped bring your case to a successful conclusion. We appreciate your recommendation.
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