Robert is a Partner in Mishcon de Reya’s International Arbitration Practice. He specialises in international arbitration and cross‑border litigation, acting in complex commercial and investment disputes across the financial services, technology and energy sectors.
He has extensive experience in contractual, shareholder and joint venture disputes, private equity matters and fraud claims, and acts in proceedings under a wide range of arbitral rules. As well as acting as counsel, Robert regularly sits as arbitrator.
Before joining Mishcon de Reya, Robert led the international arbitration practice of a global law firm in Hong Kong. He has significant experience in disputes involving Chinese and other Asian parties, frequently acting in matters seated in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. This Asia‑Pacific expertise complements his broader international practice and reflects his long-standing involvement in cross‑border disputes.
Robert is ranked as a leading individual for Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and Litigation in Chambers Greater China, a Recommended Lawyer for Arbitration and Litigation by Legal 500 Asia Pacific, a Litigation Star for Commercial & Transactions and International Arbitration by Benchmark Litigation, and a Recommended Lawyer in the Lexology Index: Arbitration report. He was named International Arbitration Lawyer of the Year at both Law.com International’s Asia Legal Awards 2025 and the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2025, and International Lawyer of the Year at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2024. He was also recognised as one of the Litigators of Asia 2024 by Asian Legal Business.
Among various appointments, Robert is an Officer and Council Member of the Inter Pacific Bar Association (IPBA). He regularly speaks at conferences on dispute resolution and is the author of the Belt and Road Disputes chapter in Arbitration in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide (5th Edition) and the National Rapporteur (Hong Kong) for the IBA Toolkit on Insolvency and Arbitration.