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Called 2013. Silk 2025. Rob is a leading expert on international family law, particularly in relation to relocation disputes, child abduction, jurisdiction, and international and domestic surrogacy cases. He has published numerous books and papers on these subjects, and been involved with many of the leading cases in related areas.
Rob undertakes hearings at all levels of the Family Court and in the High Court, as well as appeals to the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. He brings a calm and thoughtful manner to his advocacy, developing complex arguments in an intelligible manner, and always going the extra mile with client care.
Alongside his practice at Harcourt Chambers, Rob holds the position of Professor of Law and Policy at University College London, teaching family law and children’s rights, as well as conducting research into the family justice system. Rob’s internationally acknowledged academic expertise in family law issues allows him to bring real depth to his advice and advocacy work.
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Socio-Legal Studies Association
The Routledge Handbook of Family Law and Policy (Routledge, 2nd edition, 2020)
Family Law: Text, Cases, and Materials (OUP, 4th edition, 2019)
Blackstone’s Statutes on Family Law (OUP, editor from 2019 onwards)
Relocation: A Practical Guide (Jordans, 2nd edition, 2016)
Relocation Disputes: Law and Practice in England and New Zealand (Hart, 2014)
Ideas and Debates in Family Law (Hart, 2012)
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Rob George KC is a legal academic and barrister who is recognised for his particular expertise in international family law issues, such as child abduction and relocation, as well as jurisdiction disputes. His work in children's cases has taken him to the Supreme Court.
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He has a ferocious intellect and is very persuasive.
Rob George is a fount of knowledge.
Rob George is an excellent advocate for complex cases. He is responsive and down to earth; he has great experience and knowledge as he has an academic background.
Rob is a very calm and thoughtful advocate, who has a warm manner with clients. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the law relating to international relocation.
He has a ferocious intellect and is very persuasive.
Rob George is a fount of knowledge.
Rob George is an excellent advocate for complex cases. He is responsive and down to earth; he has great experience and knowledge as he has an academic background.
Rob is a very calm and thoughtful advocate, who has a warm manner with clients. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the law relating to international relocation.