Richard’s background in chemical engineering provides a platform to understanding the technical merits of innovation across a wide range of fields, but particularly in the fields of mineral and hydrocarbon resources and processing, both upstream and downstream, and in automotive technology. However, it is his reputation as a trusted and experienced business adviser that has seen him clock up an impressive track record acting for a range of clients from start-ups to large multinationals. Richard has been published widely and he is a regular presenter of IP topics to corporate, university and professional services audiences in Australia and internationally.