Profile: Richard Max

Richard is a well-known expert in his field and set up his own specialist practice in May 2003.

He qualified as a solicitor in 1988 and was head of planning at both
DJ Freeman and Olswang. He previously worked at Macfarlanes, where he qualified, and then as planning solicitor to Oxford City Council.

Richard is a leading planning solicitor with experience of all types of development - residential, retail, office, employment and leisure. He also acts on major infrastructure projects and undertakes advocacy at public inquiries.

Professional activities include membership of the Law Society's Planning Panel and the City of London Solicitors' Company.

Richard is a keen skier. He commutes to work by bicycle every day. His interests include driving a 1977 convertible VW Beetle and collecting mechanical one-armed bandits.

Email richard@richardmax.co.uk