5 Essex Chambers

Robert practises in police, public law, data protection and information law, inquests and inquiries.

Robert practises in police, public law, data protection and information law, inquests and inquiries.

Robert was promoted to the Attorney General’s B Panel in 2022 following a successful period on the C Panel. His work for the Government provides him with a profound understanding of the practice of the Administrative Court.

Robert sits as one of HM Assistant Coroners for Cumbria.

He is currently instructed in several high-profile cases including the COVID inquiry, and the appeal to the Supreme Court in W80 v IOPC. He acted in the inquest into the Birmingham Pub Bombings and the Guildford Pub Bombings.

Since joining 5 Essex Chambers in 2011 Robert has regularly been involved with high profile challenges to the decisions of public bodies. This built on his early career in the Office of Speaker’s Counsel at the House of Commons. In that role he became adept at understanding the pressures facing in-house lawyers working for public bodies. He also assisted in litigation concerning MP’s expenses and the Freedom of Information.

Please visit the 5 Essex Chambers website for Robert’s profile, which sets out full details of his practice including relevant work of note.