ROBERT’S ROLE

Robert is responsible for overseeing all retail Business Rates work undertaken at Allsop LLP.

RELEVANT EXPERTISE / SPECIALISM

• Business Rates expertise
• Specialist in the retail and restaurant sector

EXPERIENCE

Robert joined Allsop in 1985 and has always specialized in handling Business Rates work in the retail sector. 

Robert has a substantial range of experience gained over 37 years in handling rating appeals and providing advice on mitigating rates liabilities.  He has been Chair of the Rating Surveyors Association Retail Panel for over 10 years and is a past member of the RICS Rating and Local Taxation Policy Panel.

He has been responsible for chairing the rate appeal negotiations in many high profile retail locations including Westfield London, Lakeside and Brent Cross. Robert has been Chair of the Oxford Street rates committee for nearly 30 years.

KEY CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS

• Primark
• Moss Bros
• Hotel Chocolat
• QD Stores
• Trailfinders

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• Member of The Rating Surveyors Association
• Chair of The Rating Surveyors Association Retail Panel

GETTING TO KNOW ROBERT

Favourite Sport/Team: Reading FC

Favourite Podcast: Dan Snow's History Hit

Favourite Musician: Oasis

Favourite Book: Any Harlan Coben book

Favourite Landmark: Bath - The Roman Baths