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Courts, Robert - Solicitor General at the Attorney General's Office - advice under the Business Appointment Rules

Advice provided to Robert Courts KC, former Solicitor General at the Attorney General's Office, on appointments and employment taken up within two years of leaving office

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Independent consultancy and commissions

Mr Courts KC received advice from the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards on taking up a commission with HSEnergy Group Ltd, under his independent consultancy Ascalane Partners Ltd. The advice was provided in December 2025 and the appointment was announced later that month.

Partner, Future Fuels Partnership

Mr Courts KC received advice on taking up a paid role with Future Fuels Partnership.

This advice was considered and provided by ACOBA before it closed on 12 October 2025, but announced on the 15 October 2025. The Independent Adviser has not had a role in determining this advice.

ACOBA published on its website advice provided to Mr Courts KC before its closure.

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Published 5 November 2025
Last updated 10 December 2025 show all updates
  1. Commission with HSEnergy added.

  2. First published.

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