Robert A. Welp

Robert A. Welp

Partner
Northern Virginia

Email robert.welp@​hoganlovells.com

Phone +1 703 610 6119

Fax +1 703 610 6200

Practice groupCorporate

"He finds mutually agreeable solutions to work through key impasses in negotiations." 


Chambers USA, 2019

Consistently recognized by Chambers USA for his outstanding work in merger and acquisition transactions, Robert Welp serves leading private equity firms and private companies in their transactions in the U.S. and throughout the world.

Robert is a highly qualified member of the Private Equity practice at Hogan Lovells, and focuses primarily on private equity-sponsored companies and private equity funds and their investments in energy, health services, government services, consumer goods, and other regulated fields. Robert consistently advises funds and companies regarding their acquisition and growth strategies. He also has deep experience in restructuring, recapitalization, and reorganization transactions throughout significant market inflections.

Awards and recognitions

2008-2020

Corporate/M&A (Northern Virginia)
Chambers USA

2014

Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts: M&A: Large Deals ($1bn-5bn)
Legal 500 US

2011-2019

M&A/Corporate and Commercial: Private Equity Buyouts
Legal 500 US

Education and admissions

Education

J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, 1992

B.A., Southern Methodist University, 1989

Bar admissions and qualifications

Virginia

District of Columbia

Texas

Related industries

Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services Energy and Natural Resources Consumer TMT Education

Related practices

Private Equity Corporate Corporate Governance Mergers and Acquisitions Joint Ventures

Related areas of focus

Bolt-ons Buy Outs Exits Co-investments Secondaries Management Teams Real Estate Private Equity Direct Lending Retail and Consumer Goods Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions Carve-outs, Spin-offs, and Split-offs Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances

Representative experience

Represented private equity client in investment and acquisition of one of the largest privately held independent oil producers in Colombia.

Represented global renewable energy provider in the acquisition of solar projects in the U.S., France, and Italy.

Represented leading healthcare technology firm in acquisition of consulting business.

Represented global developer and distributor of machine components in acquisitions in the U.S., Europe, and Australia.

Represented private equity fund in acquisition of dental management company.

Represented leading global manufacturer of coolers in acquisition of market leader in food and beverage storage.

Represented industry leader in commercial animal nutrition business in acquisition of leading Canadian business.

Represented private equity fund in acquiring and disposing of the largest power transmission tower producer operating in the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil.

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