5 Essex Chambers

Robert is known for his work in public law, and also has an exemplary practice in inquests and inquiries. Robert is also highly experienced in personal injury, clinical negligence and product liability.

Robert is a member of the Attorney General’s B panel and is very experienced in public law proceedings up to Supreme Court level, particularly in relation to immigration in which he regularly appears in the Court of Appeal.

He has very significant experience in death in custody inquests, as well as acting for NHS trusts and families in inquests with a healthcare aspect. He has extensive experience working on inquiries including the Mid Stafford Public Inquiry, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

He has acted for Claimants and Defendants in a number of cases including obstetric negligence, wrong or delayed diagnosis, orthopedic and surgical negligence. He has plentiful experience in disease cases including asbestos related disease and noise induced hearing loss.

Called to the Bar 2006. Member of the Attorney General's B panel