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"Disputes involve two sides to every story. The trick is to understand the opponent’s story, and make sure your client understands it too, and then develop a strategy to debunk it"
Rhory Robertson
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Recommendations

"Tenacious" Rhory Robertson...is "punchy and fearless and fights his clients' corners well." "He is a lawyer you want on your side."

"Rhory Robertson receives plaudits from all quarters for his case handling skills and sophisticated advice."

Chambers & Partners UK, 2012, Defamation and Reputation Management (Band 2)

Rhory Robertson is "a very good lawyer with a wealth of experience."

Chambers & Partners UK, 2010, Defamation and Reputation Management

"At Collyer Bristow LLP, the arrival of media heavyweights Dominic Crossley and Rhory Robertson from Steeles Law LLP have made a welcome addition to the team."

Work and clients

Rhory Robertson is a commercial litigator whose work divides into three practice areas:

  • fraud, bribery and commercial disputes
  • corporate, professional and personal reputation management
  • advocacy before Regulatory and Disciplinary tribunals

The route to Collyer Bristow

Rhory began his working life as junior in-house Counsel for the BBC and subsequently for a well-known national tabloid newspaper. For the last 20 years he has been in private practice, joining Collyer Bristow in the autumn of 2009.

What I like about being a lawyer

Solving problems

Why I became a lawyer

For the same reason - and the need to retain a measured response and devise a strategy whatever the provocation.

Interests outside work

As my children have reached school-leaving age, Saturday afternoons on the touchline have become extinct, but encouraging my family and those around me to achieve their potential remains as strong as ever.

Collyer Bristow LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England under number OC318532, registered office 4 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4TF, and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 441900. Any reference to a partner means a member of the LLP or an employee with equivalent standing and qualifications. A list of the members is available for inspection at the above address. Collyer Bristow LLP is an Investor in People and is Lexcel accredited.