Robert Fortune QC

Called 1976 Silk 2003

Education
London School of Economics,
LLB (Hons).

Practice
Criminal Defence specialist with extensive experience across the whole spectrum of criminal trials from murder to money laundering.

Notable Cases
R v M.S. : Afghan exile accused of hijacking aeroplane in order to escape from the Taleban, followed by armed stand-off with police at Stansted Airport.
R v P.R. : Alleged armed robbery at gold bullion factory.
R v A.N. : £10 million mobile phone VAT fraud and related perverting the course of justice trial (intimidating Customs officers and infiltrating Customs offices).
R. v S.S. : Two multi-million pound 'duty diversion' frauds, twice for same defendant.
R v M.H. : Defended the principal in conspiracy to murder – (contract killing).
R v J.J. : Allegation of attempted murder – (a so-called 'honour killing').
R v S.H: Multi-handed 'street murder'.
R v K. G: Multi-handed 'street murder'.
R v A. S: Multi-handed 'street murder'.
R v M.Y. : Murder / diminished responsibility / alcohol dependency.
R v P.R. : Murder / provocation.
R v J.P. : Drug-related "Yardie" gangland killing.
R v G.P. : Allegation of drug-related attempted murder.
R v C.C. : Importation of £30 million heroin from Turkey.
R v H.V : Importation of £35 million cocaine and heroin from Holland.
R v G.G. : Importation of £20 million cocaine from Spain.
R v A.K.: Repeat paedophile / life sentence / determinate sentence.
R v E.G.: Serial rapist deported to UK from Australia.
R v H.S.: Muslim Imam accused of money laundering / Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Professional Membership
Criminal Bar Association.