Whether an acquisition, disposition, supply chain or sourcing transaction, or a licensing issue, Rob helps clients get to yes.
With a lifelong fascination with business, Rob has been described as “the problem prevention department.” His goal is to provide legal solutions that will keep businesses running smoothly, and he aims to learn as much as possible about client operations so that he can support them as a true partner.
Rob devotes the majority of his practice to mergers, acquisitions, supply chain management and software licensing and implementations, as well as other corporate transactions. He works most frequently for clients in the transportation, manufacturing, and technology industries, and while he serves clients of all sizes, from entrepreneurs to international conglomerates, his transactional work tends to focus on value buyers and middle market deals of up to $500 million. In the supply chain arena, Rob concentrates on international sourcing arrangements, and the conflicts that arise during the purchase, supply, or transport of goods and outsourcing of services. These matters often require a deep dive into understanding of a clients’ business and processes, and the resulting deals may have values in the tens of billions.
Rob’s prior experience in the computer industry provides him with a solid background for software matters as well. In addition to his transactional and supply chain work, Rob regularly advises software clients on licensing and implementation questions, and he also has experience with information security and records management issues.
Rob is known for his pragmatism: he wants clients to be aware of risks, but at the end of the day, his goal is to make deals, not break deals. A solutions-oriented attorney, Rob is focused on getting clients to a yes without disrupting their businesses. He also has a strong reputation for his communication skills and for his ability to translate legal jargon into practical advice. Clients appreciate his gift for applying complex legal concepts to their on-the-ground issues—as well as his sincere enthusiasm for their businesses and business goals.