OVERVIEW
Robert has over 20 years' experience in private and commercial trusts, with particular expertise in Cayman Islands trusts and foundation companies. He is consistently ranked as a leading Cayman Islands trust and estate practitioner and thought leader by major legal directories. A seasoned speaker at local and international trust conferences, Robert has also authored many leading professional journal articles on a wide range of topics relating to trusts and estates. Robert is also a longstanding STEP Cayman Islands Council Member, head of the STEP Cayman Islands Scholarship sub-committee, and the current Cayman Islands representative for the STEP Mental Capacity Global Special Interest Group. Robert has been recognised as a leading private client lawyer by Who's Who Legal.
BACKGROUND
Robert began his legal career in Jersey, Channel Islands in 1998 and spent seven years practicing in the UK. He returned to the Cayman Islands in 2007 to work at leading law firms, including Maples and Calder, the legal services business of the Maples Group. Prior to joining the Maples Group he was the Head of International Private Trusts and Trusts (Cayman Islands) at the international law firm Collas Crill.
LANGUAGES
English
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Private Client ServicesEDUCATION
The University of Law - Chester, UK, Legal Practice Course, 1998
University of Liverpool, UK, Bachelor of Laws, 1997
York University, Canada, Bachelor of Arts, 1992
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KNOWLEDGE
- IAF Update: Finalised Guidance Published Ahead of Year-End Introduction of New Framework 24 November 2023
- Advantage Singapore – Key Regional Fund Centre 24 November 2023
- CP156: CBI to Revamp its Financial Services and Fintech Innovation Framework 22 November 2023
- The Corporate Transparency Act Investment Funds and Structured Finance 21 November 2023
- Maples Group Selected to Support ADIB Leasing and Finance Opportunities Fund 21 November 2023
NEWS & DEALS
- Maples Group Advises JIP on the JIP-led Consortium for The Largest Take-Private Deal in Japan's History 23 November 2023
- Maples Group Advises Sunac on Landmark US$10.2 Billion Debt Restructuring 21 November 2023
- Maples Group's Multi-Jurisdictional Expertise Shines with Partners from Ireland, Cayman Islands and Hong Kong Making '50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds' List 14 November 2023
- Maples Group Wins at Hedgeweek European Emerging Manager Awards 09 November 2023
- Maples Group Celebrates Strong Ties between Japan and its Multi-Jurisdictional Global Network 26 October 2023