Joining the ranks of Olshan in its earliest days, Robert Frome helped establish the culture, grow the firm, and earn its reputation.
Robert built a strong corporate and securities practice and is widely known and highly regarded for his experience and creativity in utilizing traditional and novel financing techniques. Clients benefit from his extensive experience in negotiating a wide variety of financing transactions, including PIPEs, SPACs, and reverse mergers.
Representing issuers, investors and investment banks in a broad range of capital-raising transactions, IPOs and private placements, Robert goes beyond traditional representation. He regularly leverages his longstanding relationships in the investment community to introduce clients to capital sources and make deals happen. And he co-authored an authoritative book on the topic, Raising Capital: Private Placement Forms & Techniques.
Robert is equally well-versed in representing corporate parties in mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions. He has represented both activist shareholders and non-activist investors in obtaining shareholders’ rights, improving corporate governance, and influencing management.
- Advising with respect to litigation funding for litigants and law firms.
- Providing advice regarding capital raising for investors and businesses in need of capital.
- Advising parties in business combinations.
News
Speaking Engagements
Publications
Honors & Recognitions
- Named to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list, 2007-2009
Professional
- Board member, HealthCare Services Group, Inc., the nation's largest provider of housekeeping, food and laundry services to long-term care nursing facilities
- Board member, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, Inc.
- Non-Executive Chairman, International Securities Association and Foundation Management Co. LLC, a service company focused on the execution, evaluation and funding of securities litigation outside the United States
- Trustee and Executive Committee Member, Council for Unity, a nonprofit focused on teaching interpersonal and life skills to develop conflict resolution strategies and promoting self-esteem and tolerance among high school students
Practice Areas
Education
LL.M., New York University School of Law
LL.B., Harvard University School of Law
B.S., New York University
Admissions
- New York Bar
