Robin's practice encompasses all aspects of employment law. Originally trained as a scientist, and a former manager in the transport sector before coming to the bar, Robin brings a practical eye to employment matters. Robin has particular expertise in matters with a technical or scientific content, complex factual and legal issues, or containing difficult issues of remedy, including pension rights.

Chambers and Partners recognises Robin as a leading junior and is described as '"always at hand to give excellent and detailed advice at short notice," report satisfied customers.  She 'wins the confidence of the market ', 'a terrier in tribunals', 'having gravitas which does not alienate the client' and as having 'great analytical skills'.

Chambers and Partners 2011 quote: Robin White is a "calm but quietly effective" advocate whom clients appreciate for practical and flexible advice.

Robin appears in courts and tribunals across the whole UK, including Scotland and Northern Ireland and acts for employees and employers. Employer clients range from small firms to public bodies and multi-national corporations. Robin appears in employment tribunals, the Employment Appeal Tribunal and the Court of Appeal and in injunctive and contractual claims in the High Court and also acts as an advocate in mediations.

In recent months Robin has been advising on an increasing number of redundancy matters.