Robert Thomas KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 1 : Shipping & Commodities
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About
Provided by Robert Thomas KC
Practice Areas
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.
Professional Memberships
COMBAR, BILA, LCIA and supporting member of LMAA. Robert is also a registered DFIC practitioner.
Personal
Fluent French, working knowledge of German.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Robert Thomas KC is a switched-on barrister whose varied practice includes shipping and commodities matters and advice on anti-suit injunctions. He is recognised for his ability in both arbitrations and litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Robert provides thoughtful and helpful advice on challenging cases. He is always available to provide direction in drafting pleadings. His advocacy is on the point."
"Robert provides excellent service and is brilliant at cross-examination. He is a pleasure to work with and is user-friendly."
"Robert is a fantastic barrister in large shipping cases. He is a real fighter."
"Robert provides thoughtful and helpful advice on challenging cases. He is always available to provide direction in drafting pleadings. His advocacy is on the point."
"Robert provides excellent service and is brilliant at cross-examination. He is a pleasure to work with and is user-friendly."
"Robert is a fantastic barrister in large shipping cases. He is a real fighter."
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