Robert is known as the go-to Scottish lawyer for advice on surrogacy and parentage and works regularly with other fertility lawyers in the UK and abroad. One of only five Scottish lawyers in the UK-wide Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide Robert is rated in the current edition: "A market source enthuses: "He is brilliant, he is the leading person in the country on surrogacy. He is also brilliant with difficult heavyweight money cases.".

Few, if any, other solicitors ranked in the leading directories have more advocacy experience, and Robert’s intellect, judgement and sensitivity is widely recognised. Regularly appointed by the judiciary in cases involving children and vulnerable adults, his litigation practice is Scotland-wide. He maintains a busy mediation practice and is a FLAGS arbitrator.

The largest niche family law practice in Scotland, SKO won the Legal 500 'Boutique Law Firm of the Year 2023', beating seven commercial, media, criminal, family and general practice firms. The firm is also home to the Legal 500 'Private Client Lawyer of the Year 2023' and one of only two firms with the Legal 500 “Client Satisfaction” ranking in Scotland, from the twenty-one firms ranked.  SKO is home to the only woman from the UK to lead the International Academy of Family Lawyers in the 39 years of the IAFL. Top ranked for family law in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK guide to the legal profession, SKO is one of only three Scottish firms in Chambers and Partners HNW and have been ranked every year in the Times Best Law Firms.