Widely recognized as a guiding light in complicated international cross-border transactions, Roberts is a partner and serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) responsible for the firm’s overall global direction and strategic leadership.  Roberts advises founders and management of – and investors in – early stage companies on a broad range of matters including corporate governance, equity and debt financing transactions, technology licensing and joint ventures.

His leadership is focused on driving the firm’s vision to provide clients with valuable solutions and superior client service. As Founding Partner, Roberts puts an emphasis on delivering our vision by leveraging our global reach, industry sector knowledge, and unique capability to advice at the intersection of business and government. He is passionate about collaboration, actively listening to clients’ needs and mentoring lawyers to build deep and enduring relationships wherever they practice.

Pro bono work, citizenship and the creation of a truly diverse and inclusive workplace are also among Roberts’ top priorities. He has put in place a plan to foster the development and progression of the firm’s diverse lawyers, and to increase the number of diverse lawyers the firm hires.

As a practicing lawyer Roberts brings many years of experience in project development and finance, complex sovereign debt (including linked to commodity sales) and cross-border corporate transactions. He has facilitated multi-Million-dollar investments aimed at the development of projects across Nigeria.

He has advised several multinational corporations in business dealings in Nigeria, as well as state-owned companies and governments in a wide variety of international matters. He has many years of hands-on experience with global export-credit and development banks.

Roberts brings a strategic and unique approach to solving complex transactional problems, offering clients creative solutions that not only meet their legal needs, but also take into account business considerations. Robert’s distinct background underscores his approach to conflict resolution. Roberts is trained as a lawyer in both the common and civil law systems. Recognizing that focusing on differences in law is not the single driver in negotiating cross-border deals, he appreciates the importance of culture and familiarity with each country’s unique political and legal systems.