Courts, Robert - Solicitor General at the Attorney General's Office - ACOBA advice
Advice to Robert Courts KC, former Solicitor General at the Attorney General's Office, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.
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Mr Courts KC left his role as Solicitor General in July 2024.
Senior Advisor, H/Advisors Cicero
Robert Courts KC sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with H/Advisors Cicero. The containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in September 2025; and the appointment was taken up later that month.
Chief Executive Officer, Anchor Philanthropic Capital Limited
Robert Courts KC sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Anchor Philanthropic Capital Limited. The containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in July 2025 and the appointment was taken up in September 2025.
Non-Executive Director, Farnborough International Limited
Robert Courts KC sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Farnborough International Limited. The containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in August 2025; and the appointment was taken up later that month.
Ambassador, Royal Air Forces Association
Robert Courts KC sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with the Royal Air Forces Association. The containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in August 2025; and the appointment was taken up later that month.
Non-Executive Director, AirTanker Services Limited
Robert Courts KC sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with AirTanker. The containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in July 2025; and the appointment was taken up later that month.
Chair of the Advisory Board, Aviation Infrastructure Resilience
Robert Courts KC sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Aviation Infrastructure Resilience. The containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in June 2025; and the appointment was taken up later that month.
Vice-President, Society of Maritime Industries
Robert Courts KC sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an unpaid role with the Society of Maritime Industries. The containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in June 2025 and the role was taken up later that month.
Independent Consultancy, Ascalane Partners Ltd and commissions
Robert Courts KC sought the Committee’s advice about establishing an alongside Tom Pursglove. and taking on commissions with:
Updates to this page
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Commission with Heathrow Airport added as part of his consultancy, Ascalane Partners Ltd
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Appointment with H/Advisors Cicero and Anchor Philanthropic Capital Limited added. Commission with Northrop Grumman and the Port of Dover added.
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Appointment with AirTanker Services Limited, the Royal Air Forces Association, and Farnborough International Limited added
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Appointment with the Society of Maritime Industries and Aviation Infrastructure Resilience added
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First published.