Robert Morris

Robert has developed a successful practice in a number of different areas. He predominantly deals with complex cases and those involving difficult points of law. He has appeared in all three divisions of the High Court as well as regularly appearing in the Crown Court and Court of Appeal.

He mainly defends individuals and companies.  He tends to be instructed in serious cases involving allegations of fraud, tax evasion, insider dealing, perjury, gross negligence manslaughter and murder.  He regularly defends professionals and has a particular interest in criminal cases with a regulatory dimension.

He is particularly interested in money laundering and the proceeds of crime. He has advised numerous high-profile individuals on restraint orders, freezing orders, interim freezing orders and external requests made by foreign states.

Recently Robert has developed a specialism in sanctions work. Most of this work is confidential. He has advised companies, designated individuals and law firms on the impact of the sanctions imposed upon Russia.

Robert also regularly appears before professional tribunals and has considerable experience of acting for police officers at gross misconduct hearings and at inquests.

Robert also acts for companies in licensing hearings and those accused of breaching environmental permits, health and safety legislation and food safety permits.

MA (Oxon) Politics, Philosophy & Economics; MPhil (London), Philosophy; Graduate Diploma in Law.