Bio

Concentrates in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and general corporate and securities matters. Bob’s significant transactions include the acquisition of Safeway Inc. by Albertsons Companies, an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management LP. He also advised Albertsons Companies in its acquisition from SUPERVALU of supermarkets operating under the Albertsons, Acme, Jewel, Star Markets and Shaw’s banners, as well as its purchase of United Supermarkets. Other significant transactions include Cerberus’ purchase of a controlling interest in the Chrysler automotive and auto finance businesses from Daimler AG. He has also represented US investors in a large number of cross-border acquisitions of distressed assets, particularly in Europe.