Robert Kellar KC

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 2

Clinical Negligence

London (Bar)

4 Years Ranked

Band 3

Personal Injury

London (Bar)

10 Years Ranked

Band 3

Professional Discipline

London (Bar)

3 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Robert Kellar KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Robert Kellar KC’s areas of specialism include Clinical Negligence, Professional Discipline and Regulation, Healthcare, Public & Administrative Law, Human Rights, Personal Injury, Inquests and Employment Law. Robert also writes about crypto and web3 legal matters in the UK.

Clinical Negligence: Robert acts for both claimants and major healthcare institutions in all types of clinical negligence claim, and has particular experience of handling complex, multi-party and high value litigation.

Personal Injury: Robert is instructed by both claimants and defendants in complex, high value and multi-party claims for personal injury, including high-profile cases involving allegations of historic sexual abuse.

Professional Regulation and Healthcare: He is regularly called upon to act on behalf of doctors, dentists, nurses and other regulated professionals in all types of regulatory and disciplinary case. He has also been instructed in high-profile judicial reviews and appeals to the higher courts. Robert also advises healthcare providers, organisations and individual practitioners in relation to a range of legal issues arising from the provision of healthcare.

Public and Administrative Law: He regularly appears in the High Court andCourt of Appeal in such cases. He acts for both claimants and defendants including major government departments. He has particular experience in dealing with high profile immigration matters. Prior to taking silk, Robert was a member of the Attorney General’s A Panel of Counsel.

Crypto/web3: Robert is a regular contributor to blogs and podcasts on crypto and web3 legal matters in the UK.

Professional Memberships

PNBA

AvMA

ALBA

PIBA

ELBA

ARDL

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK-Bar

Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Robert Kellar KC is an experienced barrister who is noted for his expert handling of a wide range of complex and high-value clinical negligence claims. He is regularly instructed in cases arising from missed cancer diagnoses, amputations and ophthalmology claims, and has considerable experience handling multi-party matters. He acts for both claimants and defendants, including healthcare professionals and healthcare institutions.

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Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Robert Kellar KC has a wide-ranging personal injury practice with an emphasis on abuse litigation. He takes instructions from defendants and claimants, and has a broad understanding of quantum, liability and causation in accidents at work and on the road.

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Professional Discipline - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Robert Kellar KC is much in demand for defence work in proceedings initiated by the GMC or GDC. He is notable for having represented a number of high-ranking medical professionals.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Robert is second to none. He is fantastic with experts and brilliant to work with. He will get you where you want to be. His advice is top-notch and down to earth.

Clinical Negligence respondent
UK-Bar

He has an excellent manner with clients, particularly with sensitive matters. His advice is very thoughtful and pragmatic and he is an excellent negotiator.

Clinical Negligence respondent
UK-Bar

Robert is brilliant, bright and a really good advocate.

Clinical Negligence respondent
UK-Bar

Rob strikes the perfect balance as both a tough negotiator and advocate and a friendly and approachable character.

Clinical Negligence respondent
UK-Bar

Robert is excellent with the clients. He is very good at explaining medical elements, very approachable and very responsive.

Clinical Negligence respondent
UK-Bar

Robert has a lovely manner with clients, which can win over even the most difficult clients. He is calm and collected in negotiations, which results in the best outcome.

Personal Injury respondent
UK-Bar

He is a highly intelligent and able lawyer. He has good judgement and impressive tactical skills.

Personal Injury respondent
UK-Bar

He is really thorough, and so his attention to detail is second to none. There is nothing he doesn't know about his cases.

Professional Discipline respondent
UK-Bar

Robert has a good combination of being knowledgeable and caring but also firm and decisive.

Professional Discipline respondent
UK-Bar

Robert is second to none. He is fantastic with experts and brilliant to work with. He will get you where you want to be. His advice is top-notch and down to earth.

Clinical Negligence respondent
UK-Bar

He has an excellent manner with clients, particularly with sensitive matters. His advice is very thoughtful and pragmatic and he is an excellent negotiator.

Clinical Negligence respondent
UK-Bar

Robert is brilliant, bright and a really good advocate.

Clinical Negligence respondent
UK-Bar

Rob strikes the perfect balance as both a tough negotiator and advocate and a friendly and approachable character.

Clinical Negligence respondent
UK-Bar

Robert is excellent with the clients. He is very good at explaining medical elements, very approachable and very responsive.

Clinical Negligence respondent
UK-Bar

Robert has a lovely manner with clients, which can win over even the most difficult clients. He is calm and collected in negotiations, which results in the best outcome.

Personal Injury respondent
UK-Bar

He is a highly intelligent and able lawyer. He has good judgement and impressive tactical skills.

Personal Injury respondent
UK-Bar

He is really thorough, and so his attention to detail is second to none. There is nothing he doesn't know about his cases.

Professional Discipline respondent
UK-Bar

Robert has a good combination of being knowledgeable and caring but also firm and decisive.

Professional Discipline respondent
UK-Bar

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About

Practice Areas

Professional Memberships

Chambers Review

UK-Bar

Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Professional Discipline - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

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