SILK PROFILE

Rob Williams KC

UK Bar 2026

Monckton Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Competition Law

London (Bar)

13 years ranked

Public Procurement

London (Bar)

18 years ranked

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Competition Law - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Rob Williams KC remains a favourite of the CMA for difficult appeals against decisions in merger control and abuse of dominance matters. He has also represented defendant companies in large damages claims resulting from cartels and abuse of dominance.

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Public Procurement - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Rob Williams KC is a go-to barrister who has been instructed in a number of leading procurement cases. He has a client base consisting of government departments and other public bodies as well as commercial entities. Williams regularly handles procurement cases in areas such as the health sector, and his recent experience also includes leading cases on rail procurement.

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Strengths

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In all respects he demonstrates great knowledge of competition law, but he is also whip-smart across the board. Beyond all else, he's approachable and strategic - a must-have for any competition team.
Competition LawUK Bar
Rob is really excellent. He has an outstanding ability to see to the heart of an issue and where the CAT will go, and to process work and information at an incredible rate.
Competition LawUK Bar
Rob brings amazing value as a competition and regulatory silk because he is willing to get into the detail. The combination of his work ethic and talent means that you end up with the best argument.
Competition LawUK Bar
Rob is extremely user-friendly and draws on his vast experience from working for companies and the regulator to give a rounded perspective.
Competition LawUK Bar
I think very highly of him. He is very attentive to the case and you feel he's on your side. He will deliver the best outcomes possible.
Competition LawUK Bar
Rob was excellent and took some really creative and interesting points on appeal.
Public ProcurementUK Bar