Dr Rob George promoted to Professor of Law and Policy at UCL

8th Jul 2021 | News

Chambers is delighted to announce that Dr Rob George has been promoted to Professor of Law and Policy at UCL. The appointment will take effect from 1 October 2021.

Head of Chambers Nick Good win QC commented that he was “delighted to be able to congratulate Rob George on his appointment as Professor of Law and Policy at UCL. His academic career has always complemented and enhanced his work at the Bar, for which he has also received much recognition. Harcourt is lucky to count him as one of its members and wishes him well in this next stage of his career.”

Rob is a leading expert on international family law, particularly in relation to relocation disputes, child abduction, jurisdiction, and international and domestic surrogacy cases. He has published numerous books and papers on these subjects, and been involved with many of the leading cases in related areas.

Click here for his full profile.

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