St Philips Chambers

Robert Ward commenced a specialist Criminal and Regulatory pupillage in October 2022, under the supervision of Ben Close and accepted tenancy in October 2023. Robert has also spent time with various senior and busy members of chambers.

During his first six months of pupillage Robert observed and contributed to a wide variety of cases. Robert worked on several high-profile prosecutions, including Operation Redcrab which saw the successful prosecution of 5 armed robbers who carried out a local high-profile robbery. He also worked alongside counsel in the defence to a charge of murder, which involved a successful visit to the Court of Appeal when the prosecution sought to appeal a terminatory ruling.

Robert also spent time shadowing members of chambers in the Magistrates’ Court, particularly in regulatory matters. He is keen to build on that experience, particularly in the fields of licencing and health and safety having been exposed to both areas during pupillage.