Expertise
Biography
Robert is an experienced commercial and property dispute resolution solicitor known for his attention to detail and outstanding levels of client service. Driven by his own experience as a business owner, Robert is focused on finding solutions that deliver commercial value.
Background & Expertise
Although born and raised in Chester and North Wales, the majority of Robert’s legal career has been in Lancashire where he was a partner at a regional north-west law firm. Robert has also run his own business and is a non-exec director of a family property investment company. Robert now lives in Chester with his young family.
Robert’s dispute resolution expertise extends to both commercial and property disputes.
On the commercial side, Robert has acted for businesses on disputes relating to commercial contracts, sale of goods and services, bailment and employment contracts / enforcement of restrictive covenants.
His experience in property related matters includes disputes involving commercial leases (including 1954 Act renewals, forfeiture, claims for arrears of rent, dilapidations and break notices), and other land-based disputes involving easements, trespass, restrictive covenants and nuisance.
Robert has a track record of successfully resolving disputes at mediation, and where necessary bringing emergency court proceedings and / or taking cases to trial to achieve the desired result.
Robert has been regularly listed in the Legal 500 guide and recognised for his attention to detail.