Robert is an established commercial silk. His practice focuses on the following core areas: shipping, commodities and international trade; energy and natural resources; international arbitration and commercial litigation (in particular, in commercial fraud and related relief). He has been consistently ranked as a Leading Silk in both directories, and has been praised (amongst other things) for having a "fantastically effective and intellectual style", for "consistently deliver[ing] a first-class service" and for his ability to handle "difficult cases on a tight timetable". Clients particular appreciate his tenacity and insightful cross-examination, as well as his appreciation of the commercial and practical considerations that are in play. He is also receiving an increasing number of appointments as an arbitrator.

MA (Hons), Trinity College, Cambridge. Licence Speciale en Droit Europeen, Universite Libre de Bruxelles. BCL, St Catherine’s College, Oxford.

COMBAR, BILA, LCIA and supporting member of LMAA. Robert is also a registered DFIC practitioner.

Cambridge University (1989 MA Hons); Université Libre de Bruxelles (1990 Licence Spécial en Droit Européen); Oxford University (1991 BCL).