UK Bar
Chancery: Traditional - London (Bar)
Robert Ham KC focuses his practice on trusts and other private client work, including tax matters, both contentious and non-contentious. He is regularly instructed in offshore cases.
Strengths
"He is solution-orientated, measured in his approach and very client-friendly."
"Robert is wise and extremely technically knowledgeable."
"Robert is a reassuring barrister, who adeptly scrutinises matters before providing practical, prescient advice. He provides invaluable guidance due to his keen intellect and extensive experience."
Trusts - London (Bar)
Robert Ham KC of Wilberforce Chambers offers significant expertise in trusts law as part of his broad private client law practice. He handles both contentious and non-contentious mandates in the UK and abroad. Ham is particularly adept dealing with offshore disputes for wealthy families and trust companies.
Strengths
"He is very easy to work with. He is solution-oriented, measured in his approach and very client-friendly."
"Robert is a reassuring presence, adeptly scrutinising matters before providing practical and prescient advice. He provides invaluable guidance drawn from his keen intellect and extensive experience."
"Robert is extremely intelligent, articulate and very experienced. He is incredibly calm under pressure and a superb strategist. He is a pleasure to work with."
"Robert responds quickly and there is always a clear focus on the key issues. He discusses complex legal issues in a manner that is easily accessible and remains focused on the client's key outcomes."
"What he does particularly well is summarise complex points and provide advice extremely pithily. He really is one of the best barristers I know at cutting through the noise."
Offshore - All Circuits
Robert Ham KC is a very highly regarded practitioner who receives effusive praise for his outstanding efforts in private client work, tax law and pensions. He acts in trusts cases in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, among other jurisdictions.
Strengths
"Robert is an extremely experienced counsel. He is extremely pragmatic and approachable, responsive and an excellent person to have on the team."
"Robert has been really excellent. He gives really robust advice on areas that are often unclear."
"Robert is a reassuring presence, adeptly scrutinising before providing practical and prescient advice. He provides invaluable guidance drawn from his keen intellect and extensive experience."