Expertise
Robert’s principal area of practice is specialising in aviation related liability issues. He advises airlines and their insurers in relation to a wide variety of contentious matters including baggage, cargo, hull, personal injury claims and major catastrophe work. Robert advises in respect of maintenance and product liability claims, together with various GA matters. Experience of dealing with litigious matters and legal systems throughout the world but in particular with an emphasis on the UK, rest of Europe and the Middle East.
Career
- Senior Solicitor at Clyde & Co LLP; 2005-2010
- Assistant Solicitor at Beaumont and Son (prior to merger); 2001-2005
- Trainee Solicitor at Beaumont and Son; 1999-2001
- Senior Paralegal at Simmons & Simmons; 1997-1999 and also; 1995 – 1996
Education
- Solicitor, admitted in England and Wales in 2001.
- LPC with Commendation, College of Law; 1996-1997
- Common Professional Examination, College of Law; 1994-1995
- BA (Hons), University of Portsmouth; 1991-1994
Special Award
Awarded Barings Prize for Best Overall Performance on degree course at University of Portsmouth; 1994
Publications and Public Speaking
Contributed to articles published in Aviation focused publications has attended numerous seminars/conferences and made presentations for airlines and insurers.
Interests
Robert enjoys all sports and foreign travel; he also endures football (being a lifelong Tottenham Hotspur FC supporter).