London Bar

Quadrant Chambers
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Barristers

Robert Thomas KC
Quadrant Chambers, London
- Phone020 7583 4444
- Email[email protected]
Position
Robert is an established commercial silk. His practice focuses on the following core areas: shipping, commodities and international trade; energy and natural resources; international arbitration and commercial litigation (in particular, in commercial fraud and related relief). He has been consistently ranked as a Leading Silk in both directories, and has been praised (amongst other things) for having a "fantastically effective and intellectual style", for "consistently deliver[ing] a first-class service" and for his ability to handle "difficult cases on a tight timetable". Clients particular appreciate his tenacity and insightful cross-examination, as well as his appreciation of the commercial and practical considerations that are in play. He is also receiving an increasing number of appointments as an arbitrator.
Career
MA (Hons), Trinity College, Cambridge. Licence Speciale en Droit Europeen, Universite Libre de Bruxelles. BCL, St Catherine’s College, Oxford.
Languages
French, German.
Memberships
COMBAR, BILA, LCIA and supporting member of LMAA. Robert is also a registered DFIC practitioner.
Education
Cambridge University (1989 MA Hons); Université Libre de Bruxelles (1990 Licence Spécial en Droit Européen); Oxford University (1991 BCL).
Personal
Fluent French, working knowledge of German.
Mentions
London Bar
Shipping
Leading silk1‘Excellent advocate and brilliant under pressure. A real street fighter.‘
Middle East: The English Bar
The English Bar: Commercial
Leading silk2'Rob is an extremely accomplished all round barrister. He is capable of being very succinct in his advice and keeps that absolutely on the point. He is a challenging and forceful cross-examiner when required but generally succeeds in maintaining a respectful relationship with all those before whom he appears.'
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