Robert undertakes criminal work at the highest level, frequently instructed in cases of murder and high-level organised crime.

He has been instructed as junior alone in a range of serious cases such as attempted murder (including gang related shootings and the stabbing of an inmate in prison), multi-handed drugs conspiracies and importations, large scale frauds, firearms cases, witness intimidation and allegations of violence at all levels.

Given the level of work he deals with he has frequently been instructed in cases as junior alone with Queen’s Counsel prosecuting and/or co-defending.

Robert covers a wide practice area. He is experienced in representing defendants accused of the most serious of sexual offences such as rape of a child, trafficking for sexual exploitation, forced prostitution and allegations of gang rape. He is qualified and experienced in the cross-examination of vulnerable witnesses.

He has been instructed as a led junior in a variety of cases involving allegations such as murder, attempted murder, threats to kill and conspiracy to kidnap, falsely imprison and blackmail. These cases have included allegations which involve gang related shootings, pre-meditated stabbings, kidnap for ransom and torture.