Rob represents domestic and international companies across the construction, mining, property, logistics and finance sectors in complex commercial disputes. He has extensive experience in managing large-scale, multi-faceted arbitrations, including cross-border disputes.
With over 14 years of practice experience, Rob has also developed expertise in High Court litigation. In addition to South Africa, he has litigated across various African jurisdictions, providing him with valuable insight into cross-border commercial disputes.
Prior to his current role, Rob gained significant experience in complex commercial dispute resolution at other well-known international firms.
Rob has acted on a wide range of complex commercial disputes for leading South African and international companies across the construction, mining, property, logistics and finance sectors. His recent experience includes:
- securing a R350 million arbitral award for a prominent South African contractor in AFSA arbitration proceedings under a FIDIC White Book construction contract. The dispute involved claims against the engineering consultant for defective design work and project delays, requiring detailed technical analysis and expert evidence on engineering standards and project management practices
- representing a major South African financial institution in multi-faceted commercial litigation against a state-owned entity involving complex contractual disputes arising from long-term lease agreements for office equipment. The matter required navigation of public sector procurement regulations and analysis of sophisticated financing structures
- defending a South African renewable energy company in arbitration proceedings brought under the AFSA Commercial Rules arising from disputes on a solar installation project
- Panel member, Africa Construction Law Conference, Lagos, Nigeria (2022)
- "Approach to Arbitration in South Africa," AFSA webinar presentation (2023)
- "Construction Mafia and its Impact on South Africa's Construction Sector," Power FM radio interview (2023)
- Previously acted as a judge of the Johannesburg High Court
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Laws
- Master of Commerce in Taxation (awarded with Honours)