Richard Leahy

Richard Leahy brings 29 years of extensive experience in legal representation, advocating fervently for his clients. With a profound understanding of both plaintiff and defendant perspectives, Richard adeptly anticipates 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 commercial and 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, as well as international courts such as the Federal Court of the USA and the Fijian High Court. His portfolio includes cases from minor debt recovery to litigations involving claims 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 is an active author for the LexisNexis QCAT service, focusing on commercial and professional disciplinary matters. Richard regularly publishes and presents on various legal topics, including retail shop leases, class actions, and loss of opportunity claims.