Robert Burns

Member of the New York Bar

BIO

Bob served as lead counsel in several of the largest bankruptcies in US history. In this capacity, he worked directly with company leadership on all aspects of these complex restructurings, including DIP financing, domestic and international asset divestitures, individual project finance reorganizations, and numerous complex issues involving conflicts between the Bankruptcy Code and state and federal regulations. He is also a veteran leading out-of-court restructurings.

Prior to joining Pack Law as Of Counsel, Bob was a senior equity partner in two AM Law 100 firms. He also served as the general counsel of a $5 billion distressed debt hedge fund, where he worked closely with the portfolio team in the legal assessment of investment opportunities. He also provided the business and finance teams with legal guidance structuring reorganization transactions, devising implementation strategies, leading negotiations and deal execution. Bob regularly served as one of the fund’s representatives on ad hoc lender groups and official committees of unsecured creditors.

He is recognized nationally and internationally for his leadership, creativity, excellence in building value and generating superior investment returns. Bob has an AB in Government from St. Edward’s University, a juris doctorate from the University of Louisville and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He resides in Naples, Florida.