Robert is a partner in the Weightmans family law team in London specialising in high-value financial claims arising on divorce. With a global perspective and particular expertise in cases involving offshore jurisdictions, he advises high-net-worth individuals, their families and interested third parties on resolving pivotal disputes. Robert brings clarity, strategic insight and deep technical expertise to every matter, underpinned by sensitivity to commercial and reputational risk.
Robert is recognised as a key practitioner in the Legal500, which emphasises he is “a skilled operator in the field of high-net-worth and complex money cases” (2026). He is noted as being “incredibly smart”, “patient intelligent and articulate” and “very organised”, as well as highlighting his “great attention to detail and sharp mind”. Robert’s client's value “the quality and clarity of the advice.”
Highly regarded for his expertise in wealth-related disputes following relationship breakdown, Robert advises clients on large and complex financial remedy claims, often with international elements and cross-border jurisdiction issues, claims concerning property ownership (TOLATA disputes) and financial claims on behalf of a child (Schedule 1). He has significant experience litigating in the High Court and works alongside Weightmans’ international private wealth teams to deliver a complete, tailored service to his clients.
Robert is trusted for his strategic approach to resolving private disputes and has advised clients in many successful settlement negotiations and lawyer led mediations. He also regularly advises on and drafts high-value pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
Robert was awarded eprivateclient's Top 35 Under 35 Award in 2019, recognising him as a leading private client practitioner in the UK, and is part of the winning team named Family Law Firm of the Year at the LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2025.
As a member of Resolution, Robert is committed to resolving his cases in a constructive and non-confrontational manner wherever possible
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Rob is a skilled operator in the field of high-net-worth and complex money cases.
Legal 500, 2026 -
Rob Emmett heads up a fantastic team of top-class lawyers.
Legal 500, 2026 -
Robert Emmett has an eye for detail and accountancy brain which provides a formidable combination on behalf of any client. Works extremely hard to bring about the best result, but is always willing to settle where practicable.
Legal 500 2025 -
Robert Emmett is extremely competent and a pleasure to work with.
Legal 500 2025 -
Incredibly smart, very insightful and a really impressive family lawyer who delivers terrific results.
Legal 500 2024 -
An exceptional family lawyer who consistently delivers an impeccable service
Legal 500 2023
Notable cases:
WM v HM [2017] EWFC 25: Linear approach to historic valuation of a high value manufacturing business, special contribution, sharing principle and pre-marital property issues
KG v NB [2023] EWFC 160: Variation of spousal maintenance order, cohabitee’s contributions, pooling of resources
