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Robert Stark is chair of Brown Rudnick's Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring Practice Group. Robert focuses his practice on complex corporate restructuring, including in-court Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court workouts. He has extensive experience representing debtors/borrowers, secured and unsecured creditors, official creditor/equity committees, and other significant parties-in-interest in large corporate insolvency matters.
Robert frequently speaks on complex restructuring topics. He is regularly invited to guest lecture student classes at institutions of higher learning, such as Boston College Carroll School of Management, Boston University Law School, Cardozo School of Law, Columbia Business School, George Mason University (Antonin Scalia) Law School, Georgia State University Law School, Harvard Law School, NYU Stern School of Business, UC Berkeley Law School, University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce, and Vanderbilt Law School. He is also regularly invited to speak at large-scale restructuring symposiums, such as programs sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute, American Law Institute, Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors, Beard Group, California State Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association, Harvard Law School, New York City Bar Association, UC Hastings Law School, University of Pennsylvania (Wharton Business School and Penn Law School), University of Texas School of Law, and University of Zurich Law School.
In 2024, Robert was added to the faculty of The Altman-Paulson Workshop on Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy, an intensive 3-day program offered by NYU Stern School of Business. In 2023, Robert was appointed to Vanderbilt Law School's Board of Advisors.
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Testimonials
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‘David Molton is the leader and guiding force that makes Brown Rudnick such a success. His personality, skill, judgement and expertise have proved essential in Brown Rudnick's success. He is respected by all lawyers involved in bankruptcy and restructuring. David is my go to US lawyer in this area of law. Tactically and legally brilliant. Great to work with.'
‘For the past five years, my firm has been a client of Robert Stark and Brown Rudnick. During that time, Stark has been my first call regarding all restructuring or litigation matters, and I can confidently say there is no team I would rather have in my corner for such situations.'
‘I can say that Kenneth Aulet has the quickest appreciation of the implications of legal arguments and factual developments that I have ever witnessed. Ken is our number one case lead because he has been able to simplify complex issues in a manner that has been understandable to all of our committee and board members. His legal acumen is second to none.'
'Shari Dwoskin is an outstanding legal analyst and writer. My appellate love of finely crafted writing is delighted by her work. She is a first-rate attorney.'
'Michael Winograd was a key member of our team - able to deliver arguments to opposing parties that they can hear without shutting down (a rare skill) and to guide a mediator in a natural way that is highly effective.’
‘Tristan Axelrod stands out due to his exceptional legal acumen, dedication, and client-centric approach. From my interactions with Tristan, it is evident that he possesses a deep understanding of complex legal matters and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for his clients. His ability to navigate intricate legal landscapes and provide strategic advice has been invaluable in our dealings. What sets Tristan apart from competitors is his proactive communication and willingness to go the extra mile.’
‘Andrew Carty is one of the finest lawyers. He is always available for his clients, especially in time of need. He has a high intellect and has a pragmatic approach to handle cases.’
‘Robert Stark and Bennett Silverberg are extremely experienced partners who are very comfortable with topics such as valuation and able to manage clients with strong opinions, though work constructively but aggressively with opposing parties.’
'Routinely obtain superior results.'
'The Brown Rudnick restructuring group led by Robert Stark is hands down the best law firm when representing fulcrum securities and impaired /partially impaired classes in restructurings both in and out of court.'
Key clients
- 3M subsidiary Aearo Tech: Official Committee of Tort Claimants Barretts Minerals: Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors BlockFi: Official Creditors Committee Boy Scouts of America: Ad Hoc Tort Claimants Committee Celsius: Fahrenheit Coach USA: Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors Instant Brands: Special Committee of the Debtor’s Board of Directors Invacare: Ad Hoc Lenders Committee Kidde-Fenwal: Official Committee of Tort Claimants Lordstown Motors: Official Equity Committee LTL Mgmt (Johnson & Johnson): Official Committee of Tort Claimants Pacific Gas & Electric Fire Victim Trust: Trustee Prime Core Tech: Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors Revlon: Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors Ruby Pipeline: Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors Steward Health: Ad Hoc Committee of Personal Injury Representatives Terraform Labs: Special Committee of the Board of Directors Tupperware Brands: Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors WeWork: Ad Hoc Noteholders Committee