Robert Fitt
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Introduction
Robert is a well regarded criminal practitioner known for the care and attention he gives to every case. He has acted in lengthy and serious cases involving homicide, rape, kidnap and drug trafficking.
Robert specialises in large and complex fraud matters, often involving an international dimension. He was recently led by Howard Godfrey QC for the Defence in a case arising from the SFO's largest ever bribery investigation.
Whilst defending, Robert has had some notable successes in fraud and tax evasion matters, often convincing judges to dismiss cases on technical grounds.
In addition to his extensive Defence work, Robert prosecutes fraud cases on behalf of the CPS, FCA, SIA, Royal Mail and a number of local authorities. Robert has in recent years been leading Counsel in a number of significant multi-handed trials. He is experienced at dealing with cases of conspiracy, bribery and misfeasance in a public office. Robert is adept at presenting complicated evidence to juries in a way that makes the material readily understandable and appear at its most compelling.
Robert is well versed in proceeds of crime legislation and handles cases involving substantive offences of money laundering, as well as confiscation proceedings in the Crown Court and High Court.
Robert is a Grade 3 CPS prosecutor on the General Crime list. He is also a Grade 3 CPS prosecutor on the specialist Fraud List.
Education
BA (Hons) History & Politics – 1st; BVC (College of Law) – highest mark for advocacy in year; Diplock Scholar of the Honorable Society of Middle Temple; Colombos Public International Law Prize 2007.
Awards & PrizesMiddle Temple Diplock Scholarship Middle Temple Colombus International Law PrizeAdvocacy Prize, College of Law – Top of year in advocacy