Robert Jones General Information Background Robert joined Clerksroom from a City solicitors’ firm, where he worked as an employed barrister dealing with commercial and financial services litigation and contentious insolvency. Previously he was employed by the Jersey government in developing financial legislation and regulation. Robert has an impressive intellect, having received a first-class degree from Cambridge. He combines this with a real interest in his clients as people, and was described by one client as “logical but kind”. His approach to litigation is tactically astute and always focussed on the client’s ultimate commercial goal. Robert is accredited to accept instructions on a public access basis and is always happy to discuss informally how he might assist. When he is not working Robert enjoys running, opera and strategy games. Insolvency Robert is instructed in both personal and corporate insolvency matters and represents both creditors and debtors. His experience includes seeking or resisting bankruptcy and winding up petitions, validation orders and injunctions restraining presentation or advertisement. Property Robert is regularly instructed in both mortgage and landlord possession claims, representing either party. He also acts in and advises on co-ownership disputes. Company Robert has acted and advised in various company law matters, including shareholder disputes and directors' liabilities. Financial services litigation Robert is regularly instructed in consumer financial services disputes, particularly claims under s140A Consumer Credit Act 1974. Robert also has extensive past experience acting against banks on behalf of SME clients in relation to mis-sold interest rate hedging products. Employment Robert has an expanding practice in employment and is frequently instructed to appear on preliminary and final hearings, usually in the London tribunals, but also as far afield as Bristol. His experience includes claims for unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, sex, race, religious and disability discrimination and unlawful deductions. He is always happy to advise at an early stage, as this can often avoid the need to go to tribunal at all.