Robert Stead Bio

Bob Stead represents buyers and sellers in merger, acquisition and disposition transactions, and regularly provides comprehensive strategic counsel to the firm’s business clients. Understanding the pressures of running a business and committed to making a difference for his clients, Bob applies a deep business and tax background to counseling business owners and professionals. Bob is known for having his client’s back and is appreciated for clearly explaining viable options that help clients shape their future while mitigating risk. In addition to representing privately held companies in transactions and as counsel, Bob also advises startup companies and established businesses interested in pursuing debt and equity funding to fuel their growth and expansion. Leveraging firsthand in-house experience as general counsel to a multibillion-dollar foodservice distribution business with operations in the U.S. and Canada, Bob is a seasoned counselor who helps clients drive strategic development and lead change within their organizations. His industry experience is diverse and includes representing enterprises engaged in the oil and gas exploration, energy conservation, biofuels, office furniture, food distribution and automotive industries. A consensus builder and effective negotiator, Bob seeks to understand all points of view and the why behind each constituent’s position and reasoning. This helps him to solve problems and negotiate desired results for his clients. An active listener who is smart and empathetic, Bob works diligently to weigh options and help his clients make the decisions needed to realize their objectives.