Rhys Roberts
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Rhys Roberts

Rhys Roberts

Managing Director and Senior Partner Roberts Gray Lawyers

location
Melbourne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number+61 3 96..

About Rhys

Rhys Roberts serves as the Managing Director and Senior Partner at Roberts Gray Lawyers, a leading firm renowned for handling high stakes and transformative litigation cases in superior courts. With a distinguished career in litigation, Rhys excels in leading complex investigative litigation matters. His strategic insight and leadership skills have been honed over a career spanning more than two decades, marked by his dynamic roles within the legal and business communities. Rhys's expertise extends beyond the courtroom into international business, as evidenced by his tenure as the President of the Australia China Business Council (Victoria). In this capacity, he facilitates strong business connections between Australia and China, leveraging his skills in international business development to support Victorian firms entering the Chinese market. His commitment to fostering economic engagement has solidified his reputation as a key figure in bilateral business relations. In addition to his legal acumen, Rhys is deeply involved with several prestigious organisations. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has completed advanced executive education at Harvard Business School and Harvard Law School, where he explored leadership in law firms. His educational background is further underscored by a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University. Rhys's multifaceted career includes roles as a Senior Advisory Board Member for the Global Dialogue Foundation and contributions to the Monash Institute of Medical Engineering. His strategic communication and leadership skills are invaluable in these advisory positions. Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor to both the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Courts of Victoria and New South Wales, Rhys is thoroughly equipped to represent and advise clients across a broad spectrum of legal challenges. His dedication to legal practice and commitment to excellence make him a sought-after authority in the legal domain.

Practice Areas

Litigation & Disputes

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Experience

President (Victoria)
President (Victoria)
Australia China Business Council
Oct 2023 - Present · 2 years 5 months
Member
Member
Harvard Club of New York City
Jan 2022 - Present · 4 years 2 months
Alumni
Alumni
Harvard Business School
Aug 2021 - Present · 4 years 7 months
Vice President (Victoria)
Vice President (Victoria)
Australia China Business Council
Jan 2020 - Sep 2024 · 4 years 8 months
Leadership in Law Firms (LLF)
Leadership in Law Firms (LLF)
Harvard Law School
Jun 2018 - Jul 2018 · 1 month
Senior Executive Advisory Board
Senior Executive Advisory Board
Monash Institute of Medical Engineering at Monash University
Feb 2016 - Feb 2018 · 2 years
Senior Advisory Board Member
Senior Advisory Board Member
Global Dialogue Foundation
Feb 2016 - Present · 10 years 1 month
Managing Director
Managing Director
RG Corporate Advisory
Jan 2016 - Present · 10 years 2 months
Member - Graduate of the Directors Course, Australian Institute of Company (GAICD)
Member - Graduate of the Directors Course, Australian Institute of Company (GAICD)
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Oct 2014 - Present · 11 years 5 months
Admitted to the High Court of Australia
Admitted to the High Court of Australia
High Court of Australia
May 2012 - Present · 13 years 10 months
Managing Director, Senior Partner
Managing Director, Senior Partner
Roberts Gray Lawyers
Jan 2012 - Present · 14 years 2 months
Admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria
Admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria
Supreme Court of Victoria
Dec 2003 - Present · 22 years 3 months
Admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW
Admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW
Supreme Court of New South Wales
Dec 2003 - Present · 22 years 3 months
Barrister and Solicitor
Barrister and Solicitor
Various Companies
Dec 2003 - Present · 22 years 3 months
In-House Counsel
In-House Counsel
Various Companies
Jun 2003 - Feb 2008 · 4 years 8 months
Professional Placement - Work Experience Requirement for Admission to the Supreme Court of Victoria
Professional Placement - Work Experience Requirement for Admission to the Supreme Court of Victoria
Galbally & O'Bryan
Jan 2003 - Jun 2003 · 5 months

Education

Advanced Management Program (AMP)
Advanced Management Program (AMP)
Harvard Business School
2021 - 2021
Leadership & Culture
Leadership & Culture
Harvard Business School
2019 - 2019
Leadership in Law Firms (LLF)
Leadership in Law Firms (LLF)
Harvard Law School
2018 - 2018
Company Directors Course
Company Directors Course
Australian Institute of Company Directors
2017 - 2017
Master of Laws (LLM)
Master of Laws (LLM)
University of Melbourne
2007
Graduate Diploma Legal Practice (GDLP)
Graduate Diploma Legal Practice (GDLP)
Bond University
2003
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Monash Law
1998 - 2002

Contact Information

Melbourne, VIC

LocationLevel 30, 35 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number+61 3 96..

Practice Certificate

Name
Rhys Roberts
Specialisations
Business/Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Competition/Consumer Law, Conveyancing/Real Property, Debts/Insolvency, Employment/Industrial Law, Equity/Trusts/Finance, Family Law, Leasing Law, Litigation - general, Personal Injury, Small Business, Trade Practices Law, Wills and Estates
Certification type
Principal with Trust
Region
VIC
CheckLast checked: 16 Mar 2026
Checked with the Victorian Legal Services Board

Practice Categories

Litigation & Disputes
  • Civil
  • High court
  • Mediation
  • Supreme Court