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Robert joined Macfarlanes in 1976 and, after a year with a leading New York law firm in 1981, became a partner in 1983. He was the senior partner of the firm from 1999 to May 2008 and became senior adviser in May 2009.

He specialises in company and commercial law, particularly in the areas of corporate finance, securities law and practice, takeover bids and mergers and acquisitions.

His experience encompasses acting for corporations and investment banks in all forms of M&A transactions as well as in initial and secondary public securities offerings. Much of his practice involves representing international companies.

He has written and lectured on legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions.