Orrick Adds Restructuring Partner in New York

• Robert Trust joins Orrick as a Partner in our Restructuring group in New York
• Robert, who joins from Linklaters, focuses on representing lenders in distressed and special situations.
• He is the second partner to join Orrick’s Restructuring team this month, following the arrival of Aurélien Loric in Paris.

“Robert is a top-quality practitioner, and we are delighted to welcome him to our team. His strength in the private credit market and restructuring in general is an ideal fit at a time when client demand continues to grow,” said Raniero D’Aversa, chair of Orrick’s Restructuring group.

Robert focuses on the representation of lenders in the restructuring of borrowers in a wide range of businesses and industries. He also represents lenders making asset-based and other direct loans to borrowers in financial distress and other special situations.

“Orrick’s commitment to the credit markets is longstanding and I’m incredibly excited by what the firm has built. I look forward to working with the entire team to continue this momentum and support the most sophisticated clients,” said Robert. Robert previously practiced at Cravath with B. J. Rosen, head of Orrick’s Private Credit practice.

Orrick’s U.S. Restructuring practice consistently ranks among the top 10 law firms as listed by The Deal.