Robert has particular experience in leveraged and acquisition finance, acting principally for creditors on sponsor-backed acquisition finance.
He also has a strong background advising lenders and borrowers in general banking matters, including investment grade lending and restructuring.
Robert has led, or been a key adviser on a number of the market’s most significant deals.
Expertise
Industries
Experience
Representative matters
The financiers on Carlyle’s acquisition of Anthesis, a leading global pure-play sustainability advisory and solutions firm.
The financiers on Searchlight’s acquisition of Gresham House, a listed specialist alternative asset manager.
The arrangers on Cinven’s acquisition of Synlab, a German headquartered provider of human and veterinary laboratory services and environmental analysis across Europe.
The financiers on TPG's acquisition of DOC Generici.
Qualifications
Admissions
Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 1999
Academic
LPC / CPE, College of Law, London, 1995 - 1996
BA, History, University College London, 1994
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.