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Offshore (Bar) - UK
Individual Editorial
Robert Weekes KC has built a considerable offshore practice in the BVI and has appeared before the Privy Council and the ECSC Court of Appeal. He focuses his practice on commercial work, with strength in cases relating to joint ventures, fraud and insolvency.
Strengths
Rob is incredibly sharp, intelligent and hard-working. His advocacy style is extremely thorough and very persuasive.
Robert has been an exceptional leader to have on board. His written work is second to none and extremely thorough. He leaves no stone unturned and is fearless in his advocacy.
He is incredibly smart, really hardworking and thoughtful.
International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
Individual Editorial
Robert Weekes KC advocates in high-value arbitrations in the banking and finance sector, particularly on behalf of Russian clients. He has experience handling anti-suit injunctions and challenging arbitration awards in the Commercial Court. He is familiar with LCIA and ICC proceedings, and has acted in arbitrations seated in Paris.
Strengths
Robert Weekes is a super advocate. He is very quick to get on top of technical details.
Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK
Strengths
Robert Weekes is a real technician, who has good court craft. His strength lies in the technical side and the expert way in which he pleads points.
If you're in a tricky situation and you want a lawyer who will argue the points with passion and aggression, he's your man. He's very strong on paper and in advocacy,
Robert is hands-on and valued for his expertise in jurisdiction matters.
The full package - he is very cerebral, good at writing and someone whose oral arguments are great. Clients really like him.
A very forceful advocate. He is clever, thoroughly prepared and powerful in his advocacy.