Masters of the Bench

Full Title: The Hon Mr Justice Richard Jacobs

Category: Ordinary Bencher

Bench Call Date: 22-03-2011

Call Date: 27-11-1979

Bio:

Educated at Cambridge, and a Harmsworth Scholar (1979), Richard has a distinguished practice at Essex Court Chambers, covering all types of commercial disputes and arbitration.  He has taught at Cambridge and LSE, sits as a Recorder in crime, and has written a well-received book on insurance and arbitration, Liability Insurance in International Arbitration: the Bermuda Form.  In chambers, he was formerly responsible for pupillage and now for staff employment and barrister/staff relations.  He ran the MT Mooting Competition in the 1980s.  He is a long-time supporter of Arsenal, enjoys tennis and cycling, and has passed Grade 7 piano after starting to learn at aged 40.