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GENERAL CIVIL LITIGATION
Family Law & Private Client
Robin has practised in Hong Kong since 1984; until 2004 as a solicitor and thereafter as a barrister. He is a specialist in family law with a particular focus on children and finance matters, as well as cases regarding the Hague Convention.
Robin has practised as a mediator since 1996 and has an extensive alternative dispute resolution practice.
Chairman, Special Committee on Direct Professional Access of Hong Kong Bar Association, 2006-2008
Member, Family Court Member, Special Committee on Family Law of Hong Kong Bar Association Users’ Committee of Hong Kong Bar Association, 2006-2010
Member, HKMAAL Mediation Accreditation Committee of Hong Kong Bar Association, 2013- present
Vice-Chairperson, Accreditation Sub-committee under the Steering Committee on Mediation, 2013-2019
Chairman, Committee on Mediation (CMed), 2019-2021
Member, Special Committee on Evaluative Mediation, 2018-2019
Member, Legal Aid Services Council, 2022 – present
Co-opted member, Bar Council, 2006-2011, 2022 – present
Deputy District Court Judge, Family Court, 17 June 2002-31 July 2002
Deputy District Court Judge, Family Court, 19 December 2005 – 28 January 2006
Deputy District Court Judge, Family Court, 10 August – 4 September 2020
Mediator for the Guangdong – Hong Kong – Macao, Greater Bay Area 2024
2011 Contributor to Family Law and Practice in Hong Kong (1st Edition)
2014 Contributor to Family Law and Practice in Hong Kong (2nd Edition)
Trained Mediator, Bond University (Australia) 1996
Accredited Mediator, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre 2002
Accredited Mediator, CEDR London (Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution) 2009
Pepperdine University (Advocacy in Mediation) 2011
Asia Pacific Hong Kong Bar 2023, Family & Private Client – Leading Juniors Tier 3
Legal 500
2023
Greater China Region - HK Bar - Family & Private Client Leading Junior
Chambers & Partners
2023
Asia Pacific Hong Kong Bar 2024, Family & Private Client – Leading Juniors
Legal 500
2024
Greater China Region - HK Bar - Family & Private Client Leading Junior
Chambers & Partners
2024
Greater China Region - HK Bar - Family & Private Client Leading Junior
Chambers & Partners
2025
Leading Family & Divorce Law Barristers – Hong Kong, 2024 -Ranked Preeminent
Doyles Guide
2024
Durham University
Politics
1980
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Robin brings a lot of experience and an element of gravitas as he also sits as a judge. He doesn't have difficulty telling clients things they don't want to hear.
Robin is obviously extremely experienced in the family field. He possesses good sensitivity skills and is able to understand parties' emotions and concerns in a family dispute.
He has been in this field for decades who knows the law and the art of advocacy very well.
Robin brings a lot of experience and an element of gravitas as he also sits as a judge. He doesn't have difficulty telling clients things they don't want to hear.
Robin is obviously extremely experienced in the family field. He possesses good sensitivity skills and is able to understand parties' emotions and concerns in a family dispute.
He has been in this field for decades who knows the law and the art of advocacy very well.
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Parkside’s Robin Egerton selected as a mediator for the Greater Bay Area
Parkside Chambers is delighted to share that on 30 December 2024, it was announced that Robin Egerton was selected as a mediator for the Guangdong – Hong Kong – Macao, Greater Bay Area.
A strong showing and a new debut for Parkside in Chambers & Partners – Greater China – HK Bar 2025 R
Parkside Chambers is delighted to announce that many of its members recently secured plaudits once more in the latest Chambers & Partners – Greater China Region – HK Bar 2025 rankings.
Parkside’s Robin Egerton selected as a mediator for the Greater Bay Area
Parkside Chambers is delighted to share that on 30 December 2024, it was announced that Robin Egerton was selected as a mediator for the Guangdong – Hong Kong – Macao, Greater Bay Area.
A strong showing and a new debut for Parkside in Chambers & Partners – Greater China – HK Bar 2025 R
Parkside Chambers is delighted to announce that many of its members recently secured plaudits once more in the latest Chambers & Partners – Greater China Region – HK Bar 2025 rankings.
