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Robert Weekes KC

UK Bar 2026

Blackstone Chambers

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Offshore

All Circuits

2 years ranked

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

16 years ranked

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

7 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

18 years ranked

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Offshore - All Circuits

Band 3

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.

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Robert Weekes KC is lauded for his technical knowledge of the law when appearing in civil fraud trials and arbitrations. He represents both claimants and defendants and has appeared in a number of cross-border cases.

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International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 4

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.

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Strengths

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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.
OffshoreUK Bar
He is incredibly smart, really hardworking and thoughtful.
OffshoreUK Bar
Rob is incredibly sharp, intelligent and hard-working. His advocacy style is extremely thorough and very persuasive.
OffshoreUK Bar
Robert is enthusiastic and quite a tenacious advocate.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
He is an excellent advocate and a very robust lawyer.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
Robert Weekes is a super advocate. He is very quick to get on top of technical details.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar