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- It is with deep regret that we announce that Richard Pirie died on 13 January 2012
It is with deep regret that we announce that Richard Pirie died on 13 January 2012.
It is with deep regret that we announce that
Advocate Richard Pirie died on 13 January 2012.
Richard joined Collas Crill in 2006 and his passing is a great
loss to us and all his clients and those who knew him. He was
promoted to Counsel at Collas Crill on 1 January, the highest
position a lawyer can hold at the firm.
Richard was held in so much affection by all who knew him, even
those who had not known him long; he was a technically skilled and
widely versatile advocate and had attained a great deal of
recognition as a expert in commercial and trust law, particularly
in Jersey Foundations.
He was exceptionally kind, very generous with his time
especially to those starting out in their careers, sensitive,
cultured and humorous.
Richard was a full member of STEP and had been on the Panel of
Experts for the Private Client Awards since 2007. He was nominated
in the Honours category of the 2011 Citywealth Awards and was a
regular conference speaker and writer. Legal 500 2011 commented
that Richard was 'particularly good'; he was extremely proud of
this accolade.
Richard qualified as an English Solicitor in 1987 and as a
Jersey Advocate in 1991. His experience included both private
practice, dealing with litigation, property, commercial and trust
work, and in-house roles including as head of legal services at a
Jersey trust company.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Richard's family.