Robert Walker

Robert Walker is a Partner at Allens, specializing in competition and consumer law since September 2015. Walker's expertise includes ACCC merger clearances for both domestic and global transactions, antitrust and consumer protection investigations and litigation, ACCC market studies and inquiries, as well as providing antitrust and consumer protection advice and compliance. Notable work includes advising Royal Dutch Shell plc on its $98 billion acquisition of BG Group plc. Prior to this role, Walker was a Managing Associate at Linklaters from September 2008 to July 2015. Academic qualifications include an LLB (Hons) from the University of Melbourne, followed by several post-graduate diplomas from King's College London and a graduate diploma from Central European University. Walker also holds a BA in French and Political Science from the University of Melbourne and a Diplome International from Sciences Po.