ROBINSON, Robert

Education

B.A. (Hons) Classics 1984, M.A. Classics 1985 – Louisiana State University; J.D. with High Distinction 1988 – University of Iowa

Positions Held

• General Counsel – MS Amlin plc (2007 – 2018)
• Syndicate Counsel – Liberty Syndicates (2005-2007)
• Partner – Lord Bissell & Brook (1998 – 2005)
• Associate – Lord Bissell & Brook (1989 – 1998)
• Judicial Clerk – Louisiana Supreme Court (1988 – 1989)

Present Position

Director – General Counsel International Ltd

Arbitration, mediation and consultancy services both through General Counsel International and in a private capacity, primarily in the (re)insurance sector.

Professional Associations

Bar of the Supreme Court of Illinois (active)

ARIAS (US)

American Bar Association

Defense Research Institute

Past Chairman – Lloyd’s Market Association Lawyers’ Forum

Experience

Reinsurance: over 30 international reinsurance arbitrations as leading counsel; two as party-appointed arbitrator; and one as umpire. Insurance: 4 international arbitrations as leading counsel; two as party-appointed arbitrator; and two as umpire.  Over thirty years’ experience in the London and international insurance markets as external and in-house counsel.

Foreign Languages

None