Robert provides creative solutions to real problems while maintaining focus on his clients’ underlying business objectives. Robert’s practical and timely advice helps his clients effectively and efficiently achieve their goals. Robert has represented clients before various judicial and administrative bodies and his experience includes:
Successfully litigating various commercial disputes
Advising clients with respect to regulatory concerns in the maritime sector
Arresting vessels in the Federal Court on behalf of clients seeking collection of amounts owing
Mediating various disputes including complex multi-party maritime disputes
Representing clients (including P&I insurers) in relation to maritime injury and collision claims
Assisting P&I insurers in relation to treatment of sick/injured crew members requiring health care and repatriation
Representing municipalities in relation to expropriation matters
Representing municipalities in relation to tax collection matters
Assisting municipalities with the effective enforcement of their regulations
Representing clients in judicial review proceedings and with various administrative law issues
University of New Brunswick, JD, 2019
Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, B.Comm., 2014
Activities
Coach, University of New Brunswick Law Moot, 2018
Vice president, University of New Brunswick Law School Curling Society, 2016 – 2018
Accolades
Stewart McKelvey Prize in Business Law
John Teed Prize in Community Planning Law
McInnes Cooper Prize in Trial Practice
Dean’s List
University of New Brunswick Law Foundation Scholarship
Kevin Mitchell Award
Fong Jim Memorial Scholarship