Robert Sullivan

Robert Sullivan assumed his position as Global Director, Legal (General Counsel) in April 2022.

Robert has been in the energy and maritime industry for over 20 years. He was a shipping and international trade lawyer, has extensive M&A and Alternative Energy experience and has led teams across Americas, Asia and Europe. Rob started his career with Britannia P&I Club, was in private practice and in corporate holding various leadership roles at BP for BP Shipping, BP Alternative Energy and BP M&A.

More recently, he was involved in offshore wind through his role as General Counsel of Geoquip Marine, an offshore geotechnical solutions provider to the renewable and energy industries, infrastructure developers and government/research organisations worldwide.

He completed his Master’s Degree (LLM) in Shipping Law and International Trade at the Institute of Maritime Law, University of Southampton prior to qualifying as a Barrister (Middle Temple - Inns of Court School of Law, London) and then later further qualified as Solicitor of the Law Society of England and Wales.