Richard Dilks is a family lawyer who joined Hatch Brenner in 2007 after nine years with Fosters. Richard comes from Derbyshire, and studied Law at Southampton Institute of Higher Education before completing his Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Law School. He joined Fosters on a training contract in January 1998, and qualified as a solicitor in November 2000. He has always specialised in family matters including financial settlements after divorce or separation, and child-related issues such as contact and residence disputes. Richard’s leisure interests include following Derby County FC, and outdoor pursuits such as mountain biking and walking. He is married, and has a young daughter.