Robert Searle

“Robert Searle is familiar with how we work; he is generally available and responds promptly with helpful advice and input.”

"Robert Searle leads the pack as the most experienced, measured and capable offshore lawyer in the Asia region."

"Robert is very client-focused and seeks to give practical outcomes to clients. He is always available to discuss issues and is open to feedback."

Robert is a partner and heads up our Corporate Department in Hong Kong.

Robert specialises in advice on the establishment and restructure of all investment funds, having spent his entire legal career focusing on collective investment schemes in Cayman, England and Australia. He also assists various institutional managers to list various funds on the Cayman Islands Stock Exchange (CSX).

Robert has a particular interest in impact investing where philanthropic outcomes are fused with commercial interests. He joined Campbells in 2003.

Campbells advised on the structuring and launch of Perennial segregated portfolio (the "Fund"), a Shariah-compliant segregated portfolio established under Skye Investment Fund SPC, a Cayman Islands segregated portfolio company.

Campbells Hong Kong has been named as a winner for Asset Management in the China Business Law Awards 2026.