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Robert Thomas KC

Robert Thomas KC

UK Bar 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Robert is an established commercial silk. His practice focuses on the following core areas: shipping, commodities and international trade; energy and natural resources; international arbitration and commercial litigation (in particular, in commercial fraud and related relief). He has been consistently ranked as a Leading Silk in both directories, and has been praised (amongst other things) for having a "fantastically effective and intellectual style", for "consistently deliver[ing] a first-class service" and for his ability to handle "difficult cases on a tight timetable". Clients particular appreciate his tenacity and insightful cross-examination, as well as his appreciation of the commercial and practical considerations that are in play. He is also receiving an increasing number of appointments as an arbitrator.

Career

MA (Hons), Trinity College, Cambridge. Licence Speciale en Droit Europeen, Universite Libre de Bruxelles. BCL, St Catherine’s College, Oxford.

Professional Memberships

COMBAR, BILA, LCIA and supporting member of LMAA. Robert is also a registered DFIC practitioner.

Personal

Fluent French, working knowledge of German.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Robert Thomas KC is a switched-on barrister whose varied practice includes shipping and commodities matters and advice on anti-suit injunctions. He is recognised for his ability in both arbitrations and litigation.

Strengths

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  • He is always available, very user-friendly and happy to work alongside other barristers.

    Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
  • Robert is an excellent advocate, technically very good and incredibly easy to work with.

    Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
  • Rob was a pleasure to work with and provided excellent and timely assistance.

    Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar

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