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Robert Moretto KC

UK Bar 2026

Old Square Chambers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment

London (Bar)

9 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Robert is an expert in public and employment law, and has particular expertise in claims involving human rights issues. He also regularly appears in complex equal pay, discrimination and whistleblowing claims in the Employment Tribunal and EAT, as well as in judicial reviews in the High Court and Upper Tribunal.

Robert has been on the Attorney General’s A Panel of Counsel since 2015. In his role on the panel, Robert represents and advises an extensive range of Government Departments and public sector bodies. He is currently instructed in ongoing litigation concerning the status and rights of foster carers, and in proceedings concerning the scope of UK whistleblowing law and its compatibility with the European Convention on Human Rights. In addition, he often appears in claims brought by and against judges. He also frequently advises in matters involving wider workforce issues.

Robert also appears on behalf of Trade Unions and Trade Union funded clients, as well as NHS Trusts.

Career

Jesus College, University of Cambridge (MA Law, 1st Class).

Attorney General’s A Panel of Counsel (2015- ).

Professional Memberships

ELBA, ELA, ILS, ALBA.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Employment - London (Bar)

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Individual Editorial

Robert Moretto has an extensive employment law practice covering all the major areas, in which he is frequently instructed by central government. He has strong expertise covering worker status cases and claims relating to equal pay and discrimination.

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Strengths

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Robert is a tremendous barrister who is very easy to work with. He explains complex issues in a digestible way for clients.
EmploymentUK Bar
Robert is a brilliant barrister and devastating in his cross-examination.
EmploymentUK Bar
Robert Moretto is meticulous and extremely bright. He carries the confidence of the courts and tribunal while providing a first-class service for his clients.
EmploymentUK Bar