Founder & Managing Partner
Robert J. Lane
Corporate & commercial law · Private clients · International transactions
Profile
Business-minded counsel. Personal attention.
Robert J. Lane is a senior international legal practitioner with more than two decades of experience advising private clients, corporate organisations, investors and businesses on complex legal matters.
His professional expertise encompasses corporate and commercial transactions, property law, estate administration, trusts, inheritance matters and international investment structures.
Robert began his legal career in London, developing a strong foundation in corporate advisory, commercial agreements and property-related transactions. His practice subsequently expanded into international legal affairs, with particular emphasis on cross-border commercial arrangements, asset protection and private wealth matters.
Throughout his career, he has worked on matters requiring careful legal analysis, strategic negotiation and coordination between multiple jurisdictions.
As Founder and Managing Partner of Crown & Gavel, Robert provides executive leadership, oversees the firm’s legal operations and directs its corporate, commercial and private-client practices.
Practice areas
Areas of legal work and sector focus
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- International Business Transactions
- Property and Real Estate Law
- Estate Planning and Administration
- Trusts and Inheritance Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Cross-Border Asset Management
- Private Wealth and Investment Advisory
Education & qualifications
- 2001Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)University of Bristol
- 2002Legal Practice Course (LPC)The College of Law, London
- 2008Master of Law (LL.M.)University of Cambridge
- 2010LL.M., International Legal StudiesGeorgetown University Law Center
Professional admissions
- 2004Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
- 2012Attorney and Counsellor at Law, New York
Regulatory bodies
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), England and Wales
- New York State legal admissions and disciplinary authorities
Professional experience
- 2002–2004Trainee SolicitorLondon Commercial Law Practice
- 2004–2010Associate, Corporate and Commercial LawLondon
- 2010–2015Senior Legal CounselInternational Investment Advisory Group
- 2015–2018Partner, Corporate and Private ClientLondon
- 2018–PresentFounder & Managing PartnerCrown & Gavel
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