Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Watson Farley & Williams LLP

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Robert Platt

Robert Platt

Work Department

PARTNER IN THE MARITIME GROUP

Position

A commercial contracts and dispute resolution specialist, Robert’s expertise spans a broad range of industry sectors, with a particular focus on shipbuilding and offshore construction. Most recently he has also been heavily engaged on a number of high-profile cruise newbuilding projects.

His clients include leading shipowners, offshore contractors and well-known shipyards.

Robert is recommended for his expertise by The Legal 500 UK. In 2019, Legal 500 reported that he has a “well-deserved reputation as a brilliant lawyer and tough negotiator”.

Career

Pupillage at the Bar 1993-94; assistant, Watson, Farley & Williams 1994-97; qualified 1998; assistant Curtis Davis Garrard 1997-2003; partner 2003-10; partner Watson, Farley & Williams 2010.

Mentions

Transport • London

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