Having represented debtors as well as lenders, committees and other creditors, Rob brings a unique, 360-degree perspective to each chapter 11 proceeding and out of court restructuring. He thinks beyond the day-to-day issues, focusing intently on the endgame, and on the best possible outcome and the best path to arrive at it.  Given all the moving parts in a typical chapter 11 proceeding — including the multitudes of creditors, lenders, vendors, and employees, each with competing interests; the complex agreements and debt instruments; and the challenges of successfully navigating the Bankruptcy Code — Rob believes that creativity, collaboration and consensus are critical. He approaches all negotiations with a commitment to being reasonable — emphasizing strengths, acknowledging weaknesses, and working with all sides to achieve a viable outcome.

As frequent co-counsel to out-of-state law firms, Rob also serves as a savvy guide to the Delaware bankruptcy process, with a firm understanding of the local rules and customs. He has deep experience not just in the Bankruptcy Code and related rules, but also in the ways judges are likely to interpret them, which is particularly important to his co-counsel. Rob takes as active a role as his co-counsel asks, often handling significant aspects of the case. He regards the success of his co-counsel as a key measure of his own, and has earned the admiration of his colleagues, co-counsel, clients and opposing counsel for his work ethic and commitment to each of them.

Rob has been ranked by Chambers USA and characterized by his peers as “rock-solid in all aspects, both legally and commercially” and “a leading Chapter 11 practitioner with both transactional and litigation skills that make him a versatile lawyer for all aspects of Chapter 11 practice.”