Dr Robert Purves

Barrister, 3 Verulam Buildings (3VB)

Qualified:

Attorney (South Africa) 1990
Solicitor (England & Wales) 1994
Barrister (England & Wales) 2007

Robert began his legal career as an Attorney in South Africa (1990) and Solicitor in England (1994), before transferring to the Bar in 2007. From April 2003, Robert was Chief Counsel, Insurance and Prudential Policy at the Financial Services Authority, the UK body then responsible for the licensing, oversight and regulation of almost all financial services business in the UK. Since commencing practice at the Bar, Robert has acted for financial services firms, regulators (including the FCA, the PRA, the FSCS and the GFSC) and individuals seeking advice and representation on a wide range of regulatory issues. Robert is ranked in Financial Services Band 1 in Chambers & Partners 2021 and as a Leading Junior (Financial Services Regulation) by the UK Legal 500 for 2021.

Contributed to

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Identifying contracts of insurance in English law—an introduction

Practice notes

This Practice Note considers identifying contracts of insurance in English law. It considers what a contract of insurance is from the perspectives of UK legislation and the common law, and the regulatory implications of being a contract of insurance.

Insurance & Reinsurance