Richard Beasley grew up in Adelaide but has spent most of his working life in Sydney. He graduated in Law from Adelaide University, and holds a Masters in Law from Sydney University. He has been a Barrister since 1997, and was appointed a Senior Counsel in 2011.

Richard is the author of three novels, HELL HAS HARBOUR VIEWS (2001), which was adapted for ABC Television in 2005, THE AMBULANCE CHASER (2004) and ME & RORY MCBEATH (2012).