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"Robert is just fantastic: his leadership of vast teams of legal, factual and quantum experts in massive cases is a wonder to behold, he instils total confidence amongst his wider teams and client, which is in part down to his total grasp of complex detail and then delivery of perfectly crafted arguments in written and oral form. His advocacy in the international arbitration arena – is masterful: he adapts to the situation he finds himself and then delivers for his client." (Legal 500, 2024)
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"Incredible work ethic, powerful submissions and killer cross-examinations - the ultimate advocate who also provides great strategic input." (Legal 500, 2024)
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"Robert is a first-class advocate - his use of the English language, the pace at which he speaks and his carefully chosen pauses combine for a hugely effective performance in court." (Legal 500, 2024)
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"Pragmatic, sensible and solution-oriented, Robert immediately wins the confidence of clients and is brilliant in court. The bench listens to him as he's incredibly persuasive - it's difficult to resist agreeing with what he says." (Chambers UK, 2024)
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"Robert immediately wins the confidence of the clients. In court he's brilliant and judges listen to him." (Chambers UK, 2024)
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"An excellent advocate and a good team player, who really understands the relationship between solicitor and barrister and delivers positive outcomes. A modern KC in every sense, he understands the changing landscape of the profession and is always alive to client needs." (Chambers UK, 2024)
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"Fierce intellect, tactical nous, and a wonderful advocate. Robert is very popular with clients because he listens, explains and then does. A great leader and team player on the bigger, high-pressure cases." (Legal 500, 2023)
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"A super advocate, a fantastic tactician and a real pleasure to work with. He represents the next generation of top KCs in London - incredibly bright but able to work collaboratively as part of much bigger teams. A real gem of a silk." (Legal 500, 2023)
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"A very impressive advocate, who is building a very strong reputation." (Chambers UK, 2023)
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"Quality. A really good leader." (Chambers UK, 2023)
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"He has a commanding presence in the courtroom and is a pleasure to work with." (Chambers UK, 2023)
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"A great leader who is a very dedicated and persuasive advocate." (Chambers UK, 2023)
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"He offers incisive and persuasive advice." (Chambers UK, 2023)
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"Robert is an excellent case leader, mixing strong judgment with personality and substantive ability - any he case he leads will be expertly handled indeed." (Legal 500, 2023)
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“So on the ball, he’s a very bright guy. He comes across very well to the client.” (Chambers UK, 2022)
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"A super advocate, a fantastic tactician and a real pleasure to work with. He represents the next generation of top silks in London - incredibly bright but able to work collaboratively as part of much bigger teams. A real gem of a silk." (Legal 500, 2022)
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"A true leader of cases - someone who is always well prepared, on top of all aspects of the case, and leads with decisiveness." (Legal 500, 2022)
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"A great advocate in every sense, he rolls up his sleeves and gets stuck in - he has a great presence in court, able to read the mood and is listened-to attentively." (Legal 500 EMEA, 2021)
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“Clever and inventive, he makes it difficult for the other side.” (Chambers UK, 2021)
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“He is a reassuring presence, both in court and in conference. Able to quickly digest complex facts and law, he provides clear and practical advice to clients.” (Chambers UK, 2021)
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"Has the great ability to be versatile and yet thoroughly expert across a broad spectrum of cases." (Legal 500, 2021)
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"A fantastic silk - he is popular with clients, works well as part of a wider team and when the pressure is on he really delivers." (Legal 500, 2021)
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"His delivery of complicated facts and law is exceptional, he's a real pleasure to work with and he's got a strong arbitration background." (Chambers UK, 2020)
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"He has the presence and stature to make judges stop and listen." (Chambers UK, 2020)
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"A formidable advocate with a great instinct of what to leave and what to pursue." (Legal 500, 2019)
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"Has a commanding presence and is a very capable and intelligent advocate." (Legal 500, 2019)
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"An excellent advocate who is charming, very agile and someone with a very creative mind." ... "He gives clear, well-argued advice on how to proceed, and his drafting is excellent." (Chambers UK, 2019)
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"...An extremely good advocate, who is very good at dealing with difficult situations and anxious clients. His written work is very strong and he brings clarity to cases..." (Chambers UK, 2018)
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"...He gets up to speed with cases quickly, is pleasant to work with, and is practical and focused..." (Chambers UK, 2018)
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"...Very technically adept, unflappable and likeable..." (Legal 500, 2017)
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"...Simply a great advocate...unflappable and likeable" (Legal 500, 2017)
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"Very strong on aviation." (Legal 500, 2017)
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"...Clearly an excellent lawyer – very responsive and very easy to deal with..." (Legal 500, 2016)
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"..both thorough and pragmatic. His cross-examinations are extremely effective." (Chambers UK, 2017)
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"...He spots new angles and exploits opponent weaknesses with devastating effect..." (Legal 500, 2016)
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"...Thorough and pragmatic..." (Legal 500, 2016)
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".. sources particularly praise him for his assured advocacy and strong courtroom presence. He has a very nice presentational style and judges listen to him. He is very tidy on the paperwork, very inclusive, and has a very modern way of working..." (Chambers UK, 2015)
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"...A very solicitor-friendly counsel who produces immaculate paperwork... He has a commanding presence, a forceful advocacy style, and brilliant preparation and analysis..." (Legal 500, 2015)
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"...He is responsive, willing to help and very good at seeing the wood for the trees in situations where there is a mass of information" "a multi-talented litigator with a flair for international arbitrations who is known for getting to the point quickly, presenting information clearly and powerfully" "he provides a measured approach and sound, well-rounded, commercial judgment" "he brings a good commercial approach, fine preparation and attention to detail." "He has a commanding presence, a forceful advocacy style, and brilliant preparation. A fierce advocate who provides highly user-friendly support while always maintaining a complete handle on the key facts and issues in a case; confident and pragmatic; having a great manner with clients; being clear and confident in his advice..." (Chambers UK and Legal 500)