Bob joined Burgoynes as an Associate in 1984 and became a Partner in 1990. 

Since 1984 Bob has undertaken investigation of fires, explosions and chemical incidents. He has carried out over 900 investigations in the UK and abroad. These investigations, which were both marine and land-based, have led him to act as an expert witness on many occasions in connection with litigation in the UK and overseas. Amongst his more high profile UK-based cases were the fires at Uppark House (1989); Windsor Castle (1992); J.Sainsbury, Chichester (1993); Albright & Wilson, Avonmouth (1996); Tangley House (2000) and Esporta Riverside Club, Chiswick (2006).  The marine cases have covered a wide range of ships and incidents involving engine room, accommodation and cargo fires and included the PEGASUS (1991), the SALLY STAR (1994) and the EURASIAN DREAM (1998). He has experience in health and safety aspects of chemical hazards, chemical contamination and carbon monoxide poisoning incidents.