Robert practices in a range of areas that have as a common theme the regulation and control of Industries and Corporations. He has been involved in advising significant investigations for various regulatory bodies.

Cases of significance have included the representation of multinationals involved in environmental incidents and shipping collisions involving loss of life at sea. Robert has appeared for the Chief Commissioner of Police in Coronial proceedings involving deaths in custody and police shootings and high speed pursuits. He has also acted for individual police in similar circumstances.

Robert has successfully defended companies charged with Occupational Health & Safety matters and continues to advise a range of organisations in this regard.

The types of matters Robert handles have involved significant preparation for Court and on going long term advice to agencies and investigators. Prior to joining thr Bar, Robert worked at the Victorian Government Solicitor's Office and as a Police Prosecutor and instructor on the Police Prosecutor's Course .

Robert has an ongoing commitment to legal education through his involvement with the Victorian Bar Readers' Course. He also has been involved in the presentation of legal training on a voluntary basis to members of the Attorney-General's Department and Director of Public Prosecutions staff in Papua New Guinea.