SILK PROFILE

Robert Palmer KC

UK Bar 2026

Monckton Chambers

Ranked in 5 practice areas

Telecommunications

London (Bar)

14 years ranked

European Law

London (Bar)

7 years ranked

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

12 years ranked

Competition Law

London (Bar)

1 year ranked

Immigration

London (Bar)

14 years ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Telecommunications - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Robert Palmer KC is noted for handling complex advisory matters, regulatory appeals and court proceedings before the CAT, Supreme Court and ECJ. His client list includes leading telecommunications operators and public authorities. Palmer is noted for his experience acting for intelligence agencies in relation to protecting their data collection rights for intelligence and investigatory purposes.

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European Law - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Robert Palmer KC advises on tax matters, telecommunications disputes and freedom of movement cases brought against the EC. He also assists with judicial reviews of UK regulatory decisions.

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Robert Palmer KC is capable of handling a wide range of administrative and public law matters including commercial, regulatory and human rights claims. He represents claimants and defendants in judicial reviews challenging decisions of central government, local authorities and regulators. He has acted in cases concerning a multitude of issues, from state surveillance to the EU Settlement Scheme.

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Competition Law - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Robert Palmer KC has a robust competition practice arising from his work within the commercial and regulatory law sectors. Palmer works within a variety of sectors including energy, financial services, health, pharma and telecoms.

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Immigration - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Robert Palmer KC regularly appears in the higher domestic and EU courts in significant national security, EU freedom of movement and human rights cases.

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Strengths

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I am very impressed with Robert Palmer; he is very good and to the point. He is very clear in letting us know the risks and he has good commercial awareness.
TelecommunicationsUK Bar
Robert identifies issues early and does not sugar-coat them, so the clients are made aware of the strengths and weaknesses of their cases. He is very practical.
TelecommunicationsUK Bar
Robert Palmer is an all-round class act. He is very user-friendly and hard-working. He is excellent - very calm and considered.
TelecommunicationsUK Bar
Robert Palmer is a fantastic barrister. He is extraordinarily good in terms of cutting to the chase and on his feet.
TelecommunicationsUK Bar
Robert is an excellent advocate and a nice guy. He is robust but thoroughly decent and an impressive operator.
TelecommunicationsUK Bar
Robert has fantastic intellect. He is a highly practical and sharply focused advocate who is very well liked by government and claimants.
Administrative & Public LawUK Bar