Overview
Robert Wieder is an ally for international businesses as they grow and operate. He advises on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters throughout Europe, the Middle East and beyond. His Austrian heritage, U.K. location and wide geographic experience are powerful assets for corporate clients.
Corporate Services
Robert advises clients on:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Restructuring
- IPOs and continuing obligations on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market and AIM market
- Takeovers
- De-listings
- Commercial operating agreements
- Joint ventures
- Franchising and licensing agreements
- International structures
Industry Experience
Robert has experience in the natural resources, mining, oil and gas, finance, health care, retail, defence, food and beverage, tech, and communication industries. He has advised on the sale and purchase of companies and joint ventures in many of these sectors, as well as mining assets.
Litigation Background
A background in litigation and arbitration complements his transactional work. Robert previously advised on complex international litigation, and he has been appointed an arbitrator in ICC arbitrations.
Prior to joining the firm, Robert practiced as a partner with Bryan Cave and Field Fisher Waterhouse.
Services & Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
England & Wales
Languages
German
Education
Victoria University of Manchester
LL.B. with honours (1979)
Insights & Events
Latest
Insights
Other Perspectives
- Not a Harmless Slip Up
Governance and Compliance Magazine, April 2017 - What OFCOM’s Plans for Media Separation Mean for U.K. Telecoms Market
Real Business, January 2017 - Extractive Sector Transparency Reporting
62nd Annual Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute, August 2016
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- International Bar Association
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators — Member (MCIArb)
- Corporate Finance Faculty of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales — Corporate Finance qualification
- Dubai Chamber of Commerce — Committee of Commercial Conciliation & Arbitration, Past Member
- GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre — Past Member
Civic Activities
- Integrated Nursing Homes Ltd — Board of Directors
- European American Investment Bank AG, Vienna — Board of Directors
- Guest Krieger Ltd, a Lloyds’ of London insurance broker — Board of Directors
- Marchpole Holdings PLC — Board of Directors (Corporate Secretary)
- Freeman of the City of London
- Naval & Military Club
- Worshipful Company of Turners — Liveryman
- Worship Company of World Traders — Liveryman
Honors
- The Legal 500 UK — 2013-14