Robert has specialised in employment for over 25 years: during this time, he has advised individuals, companies, sporting entities, trade unions, and various public sector entities, both in relation to contentious and non-contentious matters. Robert has also experience in general public law matters and was until recently the Company Secretary for an organisation representing local council clerks. Robert is often recommended for giving clear, honest, and commercial advice.
- – D& H Travel v Foster – successfully acted for the appellant when considering the correct procedure for seeking a review of a default judgment.
- – Rustamova v Governors of Calder High School – acted for the Governors in their lengthy and successful defence of a high-profile claim.
- – Equal Pay – a key member of the Council’s HR and Legal team that handled and managed the process.
- – Advised the government regarding amendments to the Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020
Robert spends his days walking his dogs and unsuccessfully trying to stop his 17th century Yorkshire farmhouse from leaking.