Robert Herrod
- 2018
Robert was great with both clients and they were delighted with the outcome and had high praise for Robert's approach.
Solicitor - January 2026
I have instructed Robert Herrod on 2 occasions for mediation and both have been extremely successful.
Solicitor - January 2026
‘Robert is approachable and will always take the time to discuss his advice, which is very much appreciated by clients.'
Legal 500, 2026 - Rising Star
'He is also very detail oriented and his technical knowledge is exceptional. His advice is comprehensive and easily digestible.’
Legal 500, 2026 - Rising Star
Robert successfully got our client’s case adjourned and then struck out, meaning our client could remain in his home. Robert’s advocacy skills were pivotal in ensuring the best result for our client.
Specialist Housing Lawyer - September 2024
It was very encouraging to be reassured and so positively supported at a stressful time.
Client - 2023
"He thought you were great and is really happy with the outcome you helped him to achieve."
Instructing Solicitor - 2022
Robert drafted an excellent letter before action which led to the defendant admitting liability and settling my case in full
Client, April 2022
I was extremely impressed with the clear, concise, and realistic advice that Robert gave me in conference. He had obviously prepared thoroughly and was able to answer any question I had.
Client - March 2022
It was obvious to me that Robert really cared about my case.
Client - March 2022
Qualifications, Memberships & Appointments
- MA Law with French Law (Oxon)
- LLM Comparative Private Law, University of Edinburgh
- BPTC, Nottingham Law School
- Martin Wronker Prize for Tort, Oxford University
- Lord Crewe Scholar, Oxford University
- Gluckstein Scholar, Oxford University
- Gerald Moody Scholar, Gray’s Inn
BSB/VAT number
VAT 327517988
BSB Number 70787
Practice Overview
Robert joined Chambers as a tenant in 2020. He accepts instructions in all of Chambers’ civil practice areas and is regularly instructed in matters involving Property, Trusts, Wills and Probate and the Administration of Estates.
Robert frequently appears in the County Court and High Court and represents clients in various means of alternative dispute resolution including mediations and pre-trial settlement hearings. He is able to accept work under the Direct Access Scheme.
Before coming to the Bar, Robert studied Law at Lincoln College, Oxford, and spent year abroad studying French Law at Paris- Panthéon-Assas University. He then obtained an LLM from the University of Edinburgh. Recently, he has provided guest lectures on trusts and succession law to undergraduate and master’s students at the University of Chichester.
Trust, Probate and Private Client
- Acting in TOLATA 1996 claims / Orders for sale of property.
- Acting and advising in Inheritance Act disputes at all stages up to and including trials
- Acting and advising in the trial of a preliminary issue relating to the deceased’s domicile in an Inheritance Act claim
- Advising and drafting in respect of an approval application where the Claimant in an Inheritance Act claim was under a disability
- Acting, advising and drafting in applications for the removal of personal representatives and trustees
- Acting and advising in applications for directions by personal representatives and trustees, including a Beddoe application
- Acting in applications to enforce settlement agreements in cases of default
- Acting, advising and drafting in proprietary estoppel claims
- Acting, advising and drafting in claims for an account against trustees
- Acting, advising and drafting in claims by beneficiaries for trust information
- Advising and drafting in probate claims concerning testamentary capacity, knowledge and approval, undue influence and mutual wills
- Advising in respect of the formal validity of wills, missing wills and the unlawful destruction of wills
- Advising and drafting in a claim against will drafters for professional negligence
- Advising on the interpretation and rectification of wills
- Advising and drafting in claims against the deceased’s estate
- Advising and drafting in claims for breach of trust and devastavit
- Advising on non-contentious retirement of trustees
- Advising on claims involving the misuse of a power of attorney
Commercial Chancery
- Advising on Professional Negligence by Solicitors and Estate Agents and surveyors.
- Acting and advising in various contractual disputes including construction law
- Acting and advising in various consumer law disputes involving the Consumer Rights Act 2015
- Advising on the enforceability of guarantee contracts
Property
- Acting, drafting and advising in various claims for possession including complicated issues with Houses in Multiple Occupation, Improvement Notices, Prohibition Orders, Public Law Defences and the Equality Act 2010
- Acting, drafting and advising in claims for interim possession orders
- Acting and advising in breach of covenant claims including claims for injunctions and trespass
- Acting, drafting and advising in respect of disrepair claims and counterclaims
- Acting and advising in claims for forfeiture
- Acting, drafting and advising in tenancy deposit claims under Sections 213 and 214 of the Housing Act 2004, including contesting the number of breaches at trial
- Advising and drafting in respect of homelessness appeals
- Advising on the enforcement of restrictive covenants
- Advising on easements acquired by prescription
- Advising on the enforcement of legal charges
Personal Injury
- Acting and advising in claims involving serious injury requiring expert evidence from multiple experts
- Acting and advising in claims involving the Defective Premises Act 1972
- Acting in trials where fundamental dishonesty is alleged
- Providing opinions on quantum for settlement hearings