Robert Court
About Robert Court
Robert Court is an In-House Counsel at Elevate, with extensive experience in the telecoms and utilities sectors, specializing in multi-million pound outsourcing agreements and intellectual property matters.
Work at Elevate
Robert Court currently serves as In-House Counsel at Elevate, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves providing specialized legal advice to in-house legal departments, particularly in the areas of intellectual property. Court's extensive experience in drafting and negotiating multi-million pound outsourcing agreements supports his contributions to the organization.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Elevate, Robert Court worked as a Solicitor (consultant) at Harper James Solicitors from 2020 to 2022. He also held the position of Legal Manager at United Utilities for five months in 2006. His career includes significant roles at SCH as Group Lawyer from 2006 to 2020 and at Sendo as Legal Manager from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, he worked in the Corporate Department at Macfarlanes from 2001 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Robert Court studied at the University of Buckingham, where he earned an LL.B in English and European Law with French and an LL.M in International Business & UK/US Securities Law. He also completed the Bar Vocational Course at the University of the West of England. His educational background complements his strong expertise in the telecoms and utilities/energy sectors.
Skills and Specializations
Robert Court possesses skills in relationship building, focusing on helping clients and their businesses thrive. He has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating complex legal agreements, particularly in outsourcing. His specialized legal knowledge in intellectual property matters further enhances his capability to support in-house legal departments.