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Robert Grey

Year of Call: 1979
Email Address: [email protected]
CJSM: [email protected]
Telephone: 01202 292 101

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Clerk Details

  • Clerk Name: Stuart Pringle
  • Clerk Telephone: 01962 868 884

Crime

Robert is also a specialist in confiscation and proceeds of crime, and is a member of the Proceeds of Crime Group in Chambers. He lectures in criminal law for CPD purposes, and is chairman of the 3PB Bournemouth criminal law group.

When not appearing in the criminal courts, Robert has a particular interest in contract/sale of goods/limitation actions. In respect of the latter, he conducted the case for the claimant at all levels in the seminal leading House of Lords authority of Stubbings v Webb [1993] AC 498.

Robert specialises in crime with an emphasis on very serious sex, drugs and fraud cases. He both prosecutes and defends. He is also a specialist in confiscation and proceeds of crime matters. He also undertakes working involving contract/sale of goods/limitation actions.

Notable recent cases:
R v Hill (2014), complex multi-handed cocaine trial;
R v Dibbs (2014), complex murder case;
R v Aljerrari (2014), perverting the course of justice and a case involving a bomb hoax;
R v Cantor (2013), historic sexual abuse spanning several decades with different victims;
R v Zacyck (2013), very complicated mortgage fraud case.

  • Recommendations

    Robert Grey is a senior junior who is regularly instructed in complex drugs, fraud and sexual offences cases. He both prosecutes and defends, and also offers specialist expertise in proceeds of crime. Some of his cases have gone on to be established Court of Appeal authorities.

    Chambers UK 2025/Crime/Western Bar

    Strengths: “He is extremely well regarded.”

    Chambers UK 2024/Crime/Western Bar

    Strengths: “He has superb analytical abilities and is committed.”

    Chambers UK 2023/Crime/Western Bar

    Robert Grey is a well-regarded senior junior who is regularly instructed in complex drugs, fraud and sexual offences cases. He both prosecutes and defends, and also offers specialist expertise in proceeds of crime. Some of his cases have gone on to be established Court of Appeal authorities.
    Recent work: Acted as the defence against rape allegations involving the covert administration of drugs in a night club and the impact of that on consent.

    Chambers UK 2022/Crime/Western Bar

    Strengths: "A very experienced and calm barrister. He is a great problem solver and is excellent at trial." "He has a very personable style and is disarming with juries."
    Recent work: Instructed in R v Robson, a multi-complainant rape case involving both historic and recent incidents.

    Chambers UK 2021/Crime/Western Bar

    Strengths: "He is completely reliable, very good at problem solving and dealing with clients, and particularly good with juries. Despite his long experience he has retained his enthusiasm. He is a very intelligent barrister."

    Chambers UK 2020/Crime/Western Bar

    Successfully defended in a serious case concerning the smuggling of weapons including AK-47s procured on the dark web.

    Chambers UK 2019/Crime/Western Bar

    'A well regarded senior junior who is regularly instructed in complex drugs, fraud and sexual offences cases. He both prosecutes and defends, and also offers specialist expertise in proceeds of crime. Some of his cases have gone on to be established Court of Appeal authorities.'
    Strengths: "He is a robust, high-quality advocate who has excellent client care skills."

    Chambers UK 2018/Crime/Western Bar

    Strengths: "He is extremely experienced and a very good advocate." "He provides an excellent service."
    Recent work: Successfully defended a former scoutmaster against charges arising from historic sex allegations.

    Chambers UK 2017/Crime/Western Bar

    Has a broad criminal practice, but is particularly highly praised for his expertise in fraud, serious sexual offences and drugs cases.
    Recent work: Instructed in a large-scale drugs importation case in which £800,000 of counterfeit tobacco was imported from China.

    Chambers UK 2016/Crime/Western Bar

    Robert Grey both prosecutes and defends a wide range of criminal cases, including those relating to serious sexual offences, drugs and fraud.
    Expertise: "He is a great problem solver and a reliable professional. He creates a lot of confidence in his clients with his ability to make everything seem effortless." "He knows what is in the client's best interests and is not afraid to fight for it."
    Recent work: Instructed in a multi-handed mortgage fraud.

    Chambers UK 2015/Crime/Western Bar

    Robert Grey is recommended by the Legal 500 Bar Directory 2025 for his expertise in the Regional Bar - Western Circuit.
    Crime (general and fraud) – Leading juniors.

    Robert Grey is recommended by the Legal 500 Bar Directory 2024 for his expertise in the Regional Bar - Western Circuit.
    Crime – Leading juniors.

    Robert Grey is recommended by the Legal 500 Bar Directory 2023 for his expertise in the Regional Bar - Western Circuit.
    Crime – Leading juniors

    Robert Grey is recommended by the Legal 500 Bar Directory 2022 for his expertise in the Regional Bar - Western Circuit.
    Crime – Leading juniors

    Robert is recommended by the Legal 500 Bar Directory 2021 for his expertise in the Regional Bar - Western Circuit.
    Crime – Leading juniors
    Robert Grey - ‘His advocacy is of the highest standard, succinct and measured in tone.’

    Robert is recommended by the Legal 500 Bar Directory 2020 for his expertise in the Regional Bar - Western Circuit.
    Crime – Leading juniors
    Robert Grey - ‘His practice includes complex drug, fraud, and sexual offences.’

    Robert is recommended by the Legal 500 Bar Directory 2018/19 for his expertise in the Regional Bar - Western Circuit.
    Crime – Leading juniors
    Robert Grey - 'An accomplished problem-wolver who knows how to get the best result.'

    Robert is recommended by the Legal 500 Bar Directory 2017 for his expertise in the Regional Bar - Western Circuit.
    Crime – Leading juniors
    Robert Grey - ‘A brave advocate, who connects with clients from all backgrounds.’

    Legal 500 Bar Directory 2016 Regional Bar - Western Circuit.
    Crime – Leading juniors
    Robert Grey - Recommended for serious sex, drugs and fraud trials.

    Legal 500 Bar Directory 2015 Regional Bar - Western Circuit.
    Crime – Leading juniors
    Robert Grey - He is particularly strong in complex sex, drugs and fraud cases

    Legal 500 UK Directory 2014 - Western Circuit.
    3PB’s Robert Grey - “Experienced in sex, drugs and fraud cases.”

    Legal 500 UK Directory 2013/14 - Western Circuit. ‘3PB has a large regional presence. Robert Grey attracts praise.’

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