Richard Meehan

Corporate Commercial
Partner

Richard is a Partner in our Corporate Commercial Team

⚖️ 14+ years qualified

Biography

Richard is a Partner in our Corporate Commercial department, specialising in Commercial Law, IT and IP, and Head of Myerson's Technology sector. He regularly supports clients with the negotiation of transaction-specific commercial contracts relating to the supply and distribution of goods and services, the licensing of software and intellectual property, and the preparation of the client’s model contract documentation and standard terms and conditions.

Richard has acted for clients in both the public and private sectors and has experience representing a variety of businesses, including SMEs, small start-ups and owner-managed companies, as well as public bodies and PLCs. He uses his experience of acting on both the buy-side and the supply-side to provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice. He has worked with clients including a national supermarket chain, a premier league football club, the operators of a public transport ticketing scheme and a road tolling scheme, and a range of clients purchasing or providing IT services, becoming a trusted advisor to the businesses he represents. 

Richard has spent time in-house on secondment with a national broadcaster and a local authority, as well as with businesses in the hospitality and telecoms sectors. He has extensive experience in the retail sector, having acted on the commercial contracts retainer of a national supermarket chain for several years, and supported them with ‘business as usual’ contracts as well as the roll-out of a range of national projects.

Richard has advised on a wide variety of contracts with an IT/ Tech focus, including agreements relating to the development, supply and maintenance of hardware and software solutions, website and e-commerce arrangements, and the provision of Software-as-a-Service. He has specific experience in issues arising from complex distribution arrangements in the telecoms and financial/professional services sectors and in arrangements involving complex supply chains and sub-contracting, including those arising from the performance of public contracts.

Richard studied Classics and English at the University of Oxford and was awarded a first-class honours degree. Following a career as a secondary school teacher, he undertook the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course before completing his training contract with Cobbetts LLP, where he qualified in 2011. Richard subsequently joined DWF Law LLP before joining the Corporate Commercial team at Myerson in 2022.

Client Feedback

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Anonymous

We were recommended Myerson Solicitors by a very good lawyer friend and we were not disappointed! Richard was brilliant from start to finish, helpful and professional throughout, nothing that we asked for was too much or a problem. We will definitely be looking to use Richard's services again for any future needs and can't recommend him enough.

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Ben Marshall

Exceptional service. Richard and his colleagues were professional and personable, unlike other law firms we have worked with in the past. It was clear from the outset that Myerson were very down to earth and willing to put in the work to help us achieve our goals. They took the time to explain all the key terms and changes we needed to take into consideration in clear, non-legal jargon, as well as what we could do to limit our liability. I am incredibly grateful to them for their expertise.

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Mr. M

I recently worked with Richard to draft an international supply agreement, and I couldn't be happier with the service I received. I really appreciated Richard’s clear guidance and expertise throughout the process. He was highly knowledgeable, easy to work with, and always responded promptly to any questions I had. I felt well-supported from start to finish and would highly recommend Richard to anyone looking for a reliable and experienced solicitor for commercial contracts.

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Mr. R

From correspondence to deliverables, Richard and the team were superb and did exactly as promised. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!

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Alexander Scott

The advice and level of detail provided by Richard Meehan was second to none.

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Adrian Whitford

Richard and the team at Myerson were excellent. They guided me through a relatively complex legal situation and weren't afraid to admit when they needed to bring in other departments to offer the best guidance which I appreciated. It was all done efficiently and for a fair price. A great experience.

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Mr. S

I engaged Richard to draft a complex multi-product exclusive supply agreement. Our request was time-bound, and Richard delivered as we required. He was thorough, explained in plain English, and kept me updated consistently throughout. In addition, his post-completion communications were excellent, ensuring we felt supported during negotiations. Great service, before, during and after - the benchmark I have come to expect from all my dealings with Myerson Solicitors. A great team.

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Mr. A

We needed to rewrite our online terms and conditions to ensure compliance with all legal aspects. Olivia and Richard were outstanding in their advice and assistance. They guided us through every step of the process, providing valuable insight and expertise. Their professionalism and clear communication made a complex task manageable, and we couldn't be happier with the service they provided.

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Calum Taylor

I have worked with Myerson a few times over the last year and have only positive feedback to provide. In particular, I have worked directly with Richard and Olivia from the commercial team - both are top-rate professionals, and I would encourage others to reach out if they find themselves in need of support.

Business Testimonials

Mr. Goodman, Place Informatics Ltd

Richard Meehan went to great lengths to understand the idiosyncrasies of our business, the wide range of client types we have and converted that into clear usable documentation for us. No hesitation in recommending Richard and Myerson for this type of work.

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Mr. Maitland, VendiTech

Myerson has been exceptional to work with, combining a high level of professionalism with a pragmatic, commercially minded approach. Communication is always clear, timely, and responsive, which gives us real confidence when navigating complex decisions. Richard Meehan has provided invaluable support across multiple areas of our business. His guidance has been instrumental to our continued success and has played a key role in giving us strong confidence around compliance as we scale and evolve.

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Mr. Watts

Richard has been incredibly supportive throughout our project and exceptionally thorough in his approach to our requirements. He showed genuine empathy and a clear understanding of the complexities involved, alongside a deep knowledge of the legalities. Richard has a real talent for making complex legal matters easy to understand. He was fantastic to deal with warm, friendly, and highly professional - and is someone we would absolutely work with again.

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George Ahye

Richard & Karam have been great to work with. They supported us with drafting our SaaS agreement and introduced us to other helpful professional services. They’re quick to respond, thorough and considered in their recommendations, and fair and reasonable with their billing. Thanks as well to Amanda for helping resolve some technical issues on our side. Overall, a genuinely excellent experience - highly recommended!

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Matt Watts

Richard Meehan was incredibly supportive, thorough, and highly knowledgeable throughout our project. He combined professionalism with a warm, approachable manner and made complex legal matters easy to understand. A pleasure to work with - I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

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Steve Ridd

Rich Meehan at Myerson provided clear, pragmatic and highly effective support on a range of complex commercial matters. His advice was responsive, commercially focused and instrumental in helping us manage risk while progressing key initiatives. Richard worked collaboratively with the executive team, translating legal complexity into practical guidance, and I would have no hesitation in recommending him and Myerson for trusted commercial legal support.

Recent Experience

Examples of notable work undertaken by Richard are:

  • advising a national supermarket chain on a range of projects in connection with the purchase of goods and services, outsourcing and procurement arrangements, the operation of store and car-park based concessions, and the provision of novel services to customers;
  • advising the operator of a public road tolling scheme on issues arising from the operation of the scheme, including sub-contracting arrangements;
  • advising a business operating as an intermediary in the telecoms sector on distribution arrangements with national networks in respect of the downstream supply of telecoms services;
  • advising the operator of a regional public transport ticketing scheme on matters arising from the introduction of ‘smart ticketing’, and the re-negotiation of associated commercial arrangements; and
  • advising a sports marketing business on arrangements relating to the development and commercialisation of an app used by football clubs on a ‘white labelled’ basis

Richard is a member of the Society for Computers and Law (SCL). SCL is an educational charity that provides advanced training in Technology law.

The firm is a member of the Intellectual Property Lawyers Association (ILPA). The ILPA is an association of 66 law firms that have an established Intellectual Property department.

Awards & Rankings

L500 richard meehan next generation partner it and telecoms 2027
Legal 500 — Generation Partner
2027

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