Caroline Harvey
01-11-2002
Courtney Daley
07-12-2009
Robert Welch
A family law specialist, with particular emphasis on financial provision on divorce and trusts of land. Robert is diligent and approachable, and has a keen eye for detail.
2007 Middle Temple
“Robert provides prompt turnaround of work, coupled with straight forward advice; he will always have a careful eye on prospects and tactics when advising”
“In a very limited time Robert grasped the case thoroughly. He was very committed and advised me at every stage. I highly recommend Robert for his strong advocacy skills”
“A big thank you for stepping in at such short notice. I am very appreciative and happy with the work you did today, and have sung your praises to the client”
“A big thank you for stepping in at such short notice. I am very appreciative and happy with the work you did today, and have sung your praises to the client”
“Please pass on my thanks to Robert, both D and W were so happy with his manner with them and how he explained everything so well”
- 2005–2006: Bar Vocational Course, University of the West of England.
- 2004–2005: Graduate Diploma in Law, University of the West of England.
- 1997–2000: BA. Hons. Philosophy (2:1), University of Nottingham.
- Western Circuit
- F v D – successful cohabitation claim for an elderly lady who had vacated a home that was in joint names and her former partner was refusing to sell.
- O v W – Successful application for an Order for Sale of property in which both cohabitees and their children remained but the purpose of the Trust had come to an end.
- S v S – Representation of parent seeking shared residence order in a case where there was parental alienation and intractable hostility.
- W v W – Representation of Husband at final hearing. Judgment ordering sale of property (rather than Mesher order) and that H’s loan from his mother was not a ‘soft’ loan and needed to be repaid.
- W v D – Representation of Wife at final hearing. Successful argument that Wife had not dissipated assets since separation and that Husband’s pre-marital pension should be shared.
- W v A – Multi-day preliminary issue hearing dealing with family beneficial interests and alleged sham trusts.
- K v K – successful application to enforce sale of family home and for Respondent to pay Applicant’s costs.
- H v T – Multi-track Tolata trial – advised from start to finish, client successful in arguing that he had a beneficial interest in property despite it being in the sole name of his partner.
- Awarded the Baron Dr Ver Heyden De Lancey Prize by Middle Temple for his performance on the Bar Vocational Course.
- Winner of the Faculty of Law Prize for achieving the highest mark on the Bar Vocational Course.
Details
Robert has established a busy practice and is relied upon by instructing solicitors for his clear and pragmatic advice. He is particularly praised for his excellent client care skills, thorough preparation and sound advocacy. Robert also sits as a Deputy District Judge.
Family Law
Robert has significant experience in dealing with matrimonial finance matters. He is regularly instructed in cases with substantial assets including companies, pensions and trusts. He has an eye for detail and a pro-active approach to negotiating a settlement.
His expertise includes representing third parties (often parents) with regard to their beneficial ownership of assets within financial proceedings.
Robert accepts instructions to advise on all areas of financial dispute, including nuptial agreements, non-matrimonial property and maintenance pending suit.
Robert is available for private FDR hearings and can be instructed to act as an FDR Judge.
In private law children matters, Robert recognises that proceedings are often emotionally traumatic for clients. He works closely with them to manage expectations and achieve the best possible outcome. Robert regularly appears in contested child arrangements and domestic violence disputes.
Cohabitation
Robert has a thorough understanding of disputes involving unmarried couples and claims made under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996.
He can advise on sole or joint name cases and issues such as equitable accounting, proprietary estoppel and the postponement of orders for sale. Robert recognises the need to take prompt steps to find cost-effective and practical solutions.
Robert has had significant success at multi-track trials and obtaining costs awards in his client’s favour.
