Richard Leahy has 29 years of experience in legal representation, advocating for his clients. With a profound understanding of both plaintiff and defendant perspectives, Richard can adeptly anticipate the strategies of opposing parties. Holding an LLB (Hons), LLM (Advanced), and a Graduate Diploma in Insurance, he is the Legal Practice Director at Cochrane Leahy Litigation. Richard previously served as a partner at a renowned national firm specialising in insurance litigation before founding his own boutique practice. His focus lies in providing expert yet pragmatic commercial litigation services to SMEs and individuals. Richard's legal prowess spans the Supreme Courts across Australia. His experience includes cases from minor debt recovery to litigation involving a claim exceeding $500 million. Described by clients as knowledgeable, approachable, and thorough, Richard is recognised for his proficiency in insurance law, legal malpractice litigation, and professional malpractice litigation. He has been a member of the Queensland Law Society Litigation Rules Committee since 2018 and regularly publishes and presents on various legal topics, including retail shop leases, guardianship matters and loss of opportunity claims.
Last checked: 13 May 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
