Robert Barham

Practice Areas

Robert is described as “exceptionally knowledgeable and personable”. Praised for being efficient at progressing transactions, Robert is noted to be adept at foreseeing potential problems and resolving them before they develop into issues.

An ‘exceptionally gifted lawyer’, who ‘has the law at this fingertips’ Business Today, Robert is ranked Band 2 in Chambers HNW Guide 2024 for Real Estate: High Value Residential.

With more than 30 years of experience, Robert is a Partner in the Residential Property team, specialising in the purchase and sale of high-value urban and rural residential property and mixed-use assets. He has extensive experience in dealing with both registered and unregistered freehold and leasehold purchases, contract races and auction transactions. Advising clients on the structuring and ownership of mixed-use building and flat blocks is another specialist area for Robert, who also has unique experience in the law relating to London Garden Squares.

Robert is approachable, sensible and proactive, maintaining a constant focus on his clients’ best interests and on progressing transactions without delay. He prides himself on his adeptness at foreseeing potential problems and quickly resolving them.

Robert advises domestic and overseas clients, including individuals, trustees, charitable bodies and financial institutions.

Professional Memberships

Robert is a member of The Law Society.