Robert specialises in commercial and chancery matters, ranging from complex international litigation (often involving conflicts of law and multi-jurisdictional claims) to general commercial disputes such as those arising from commercial contracts, joint ventures and share sale agreements. Many of his claims involve complex fraud and dishonesty allegations.
He is a particular expert on claims involving directors’ duties and an acknowledged expert on BVI law. In addition to his company law expertise, he also specialises in insolvency and shareholder appraisal valuation cases.
Robert is renowned for his international work both onshore and offshore, appearing regularly in many offshore jurisdictions.
He is recommended in both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 for commercial litigation, fraud and offshore. Chambers & Partners also recommends him for commercial chancery.