Rob originally qualified as the youngest solicitor-advocate in England and Wales back in 2006 before working exclusively as a Crown Court trial advocate for the largest publicly funded criminal defence firm in the North East of England.
After over a decade practicing as a solicitor-advocate, Rob cross qualified and was called to the Bar in 2016.
Crime
Over the past 16 years Rob has acquired formidable reputation as a trial advocate.
Rob specialises as a Defence advocate in serious and complex matters including rape, serious sexual assault, violence, drug supply and fraud.
Rob also conducts prosecution work on behalf of the CPS and is currently a Grade 3 Prosecutor.
Outside of work, Rob has achieved success as a road racing cyclist.