Rob is well known for his expertise in commercial property across East Anglia and provides specialist advice and assistance on a variety of matters. His areas of expertise include leasehold and freehold acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant issues, agriculture, residential and commercial development, commercial leases and investment property.
Rob joined Leathes Prior in 1994, and became a Partner in 1996, he was Head of the Commercial Property Team for over 26 years, leading the team to become the successful and well renowned team it is now. In May 2023 Rob transitioned into his new role of Consultant, continuing to work with the Commercial Property Team, advising the team & its clients.
Rob graduated in Law at the University of Hull and trained with a City of London firm, qualifying as a Solicitor in October 1988. He joined Leathes Prior in 1994 and became a Partner of the firm in 1996.
Rob Sibley was efficient, reliable and proactive and went out of his way to deliver what I needed.
Not afraid to tell you that there's a problem but will always advise what's in your best interest and how to achieve that.
Rob and Leathes Prior are leaders in Commercial Property.
Rob Sibley is greatly appreciated for his client care skills.
Clients applaud head of department Rob Sibley for rolling his sleeves up and getting things done quickly and thoroughly. Peers also enjoy working opposite him because of his highly intelligent and straightforward manner.
Leathes Prior’s Rob Sibley is easy to work with, brings a strong dose of commercial reality to the legal process, and has a good sense of humour.