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McHale & Co Solicitors McHale & Co Solicitors

Richard Bate

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5.0
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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.

McHale & Co Solicitors McHale & Co Solicitors

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 202536

  • Based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester

  • Licensed for 26 years

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McHale & Co Solicitors McHale & Co Solicitors

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.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 202536

  • Based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester

  • Licensed for 26 years

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Personal Injury

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  • Richardsons & Co Solicitors Limited

    Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration

    Until March 2025

  • McHale & Co Solicitors

    Solicitor

    March 2025 - Present 1 year and 3 months

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  • English

Contact

1270747154
richard.bate@mchaleandco.co.uk
https://mchaleandco.co.uk/meet-the-team/richard-bate/

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

McHale & Co Solicitors, 19-21 High Street, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 1QP

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    Mark Hindle

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    Personal injury claim

    Having suffered a bad injury to my foot whilst working for an employer I contacted McHale solicitors for some guidance and information with regards to pursuing a claim for the injury. The professional allocated to me Richard Bate was brilliant from start to finish the complete service I received was first class . Their knowledge and understanding of my personal circumstances was outstanding and I was very pleased and completely satisfied with the outcome and result . I would definitely recommend this company to anyone .

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    Thank you for your kind feedback, Mark. We’re pleased to hear that Richard was able to assist you effectively and help achieve a positive outcome. We truly appreciate your recommendation.

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    Angela

    Clinical Negligence

    Dental

    Richard bate has done a great job fighting for my claim, he has gone to extreme lengths to win my case and I am very happy with he's work. I would recommend him to anyone else if they was a problem.

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    Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Angela. We’re thrilled to hear Richard went above and beyond for your claim. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

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    Munazza

    Clinical Negligence

    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.

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    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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