Distinguished Lawyer

Robert L. Lawrence Corporate and Transactional Law www.kanekessler.com/our-attorneys/robert-l-lawrence/

Robert L. Lawrence serves as Managing Partner of Kane Kessler, P.C. and Chair of its Corporate and Securities and General Business Practice Groups. With more than four decades of legal experience, he represents public and private companies, entrepreneurs, and investors in a wide array of complex corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, SPACs, joint ventures, licensing, and regulatory compliance. He counsels boards and special committees on fiduciary duties, takeovers, shareholder activism, and corporate governance. His industry experience spans healthcare, technology, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and retail. Mr. Lawrence earned his B.A. with honors from Johns Hopkins University and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa; received his J.D. from Columbia Law School. He is selected as a NY Super Lawyer from 2013 to 2025; was elected to the American Bar Foundation. He has been selected as a Lawyer of Distinction, recognizing excellence in Corporate and Transactional Law.

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One of the most compelling features of Robert L. Lawrence’s profile is his extensive experience leading high-value mergers and acquisitions across diverse industries. Notably, he represented a NYSE-listed company which manufactured and distributed military and law enforcement products in its sale to a multinational defense contractor for $4.5 billion. This transaction exemplifies his ability to navigate complex, cross-border deals involving multiple stakeholders and regulatory considerations. Such high-profile engagements underscore his reputation as a trusted legal advisor in the corporate and securities law arena.