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Provided by Robert Wilkinson
Robert specialises in all aspects of the law relating to children. Robert’s practice increasingly involves representing children through their appointed Guardian, both in public law care proceedings and in private law proceedings through Rule 16.4.
Robert readily receives instructions on behalf of Local Authorities, parents and interveners in public law children proceedings as well as the full range of private law children and Family Law Act work. Robert frequently acts in complex care cases involving allegations of serious physical, emotional and sexual abuse and has appeared at all levels from lay justices to the Court of Appeal.
Robert was called to the Bar in 2007; Inner Temple and previously worked within a firm of specialist family solicitors in London focusing on all aspects of public law and private law children matters including child abduction under the Hague Convention and urgent applications covered by the Family Law Act 1996. Since completing pupillage Robert has specialised in family law.
In 2025 Robert was appointed as a Deputy District Judge.
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Provided by Chambers
Robert Wilkinson is a well regarded public law specialist. He is regularly called upon to handle cases involving serious allegations of abuse. He acts for a range of clients but has a particular focus representing children.
Provided by Chambers
Robert is reliable, hard-working and good with clients in vulnerable situations.
Rob Wilkinson is an excellent advocate, who takes time to fully understand the issues in order to provide the client with the best possible representation.
Rob has an ability to identify issues swiftly and offer solutions. Clients ask for him by name, as he is skilled and has a great, personable character. He always provides timely feedback and advice.
Robert is reliable, hard-working and good with clients in vulnerable situations.
Rob Wilkinson is an excellent advocate, who takes time to fully understand the issues in order to provide the client with the best possible representation.
Rob has an ability to identify issues swiftly and offer solutions. Clients ask for him by name, as he is skilled and has a great, personable character. He always provides timely feedback and advice.