Robert Bryan > Chambers of Allison Summers KC > London, England > Barrister Profile

Chambers of Allison Summers KC
Drystone Chambers
35 BEDFORD ROW
LONDON
WC1R 4JH
England

Position

As both Junior and Leading Junior Robert’s work covers the wide spectrum of serious crime including homicide, sex-offending, serious fraud and drug conspiracies. As Junior alone he has successfully defended attempted murder trials, and is sought after to prosecute and defend in motor vehicle death cases. He has built up an expertise in ‘document’, ‘images’ and ‘computer’ cases as commented on in the 2019 Chambers and Partners Directory having been identified in that field initially by the 2014 Legal 500 and is well-known for his attention for detail.

Robert is regularly briefed both to prosecute and defend in multi-complainant cases of sexual offending (including historic abuse cases and offences against children). He is on the Crown Prosecution Specialist Rape Panel.

In addition to his practice in civilian Criminal Courts, Robert receives instructions to appear before Military Tribunals defending servicemen and women against allegations of criminal conduct and service discipline offences.

Career

Called to the Bar 1992
LLB (Hons)

Languages

Conversational French.

Memberships

Member of Middle Temple
Western Circuit
Criminal Bar Association
Association of Military Court Advocates
Proceeds of Crime Lawyers’ Association
Grade 4 CPS Prosecutor

Education

Bristol Polytechnic and The Inns of Court School of Law (LLB (Hons)).

Leisure

Playing and coaching hockey (Winchester Hockey Club), running.

Lawyer Rankings

Regional Bar > Western Circuit > Crime (general and fraud)

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2

Robert BryanDrystone ChambersRobert is a class act. He has meticulous attention to detail and defends and prosecutes with real skill and dedication. He is a silk in all but name.’