Richards indicated in a post verdict interview that he knew of Binger/dealt with him before way back in his civil days, and that his performance here was incredibly disappointing, since it became about winning the case for the prosecution instead of making sure the truth came out. Absolutely wanted to take the case.
Also slightly unrelated, but Barnes got some heat thrown at him with Richards saying the best decision was sacking the other lawyers and getting his good friend 47 onboard with him, since it meant that he didn't have to check if the work was shoddy, as he knew 47 would match or do better than him in any work that needed to be done. Barnes confirmed for producing shoddy work?