Rob Harris
Arbitrator and Mediator
Arbitrator and mediator for complex business and employment disputes
Rob Harris works with attorneys and their clients to arbitrate and mediate complex and challenging business and employment disputes, often (but certainly not always) in the financial services arena.
He has particular experience with disputes between owners, principals, and senior executives of hedge funds, private equity firms, and other asset management companies.
20+
Years as a commercial litigator
15+
Years as senior in-house counsel
120+
Matters, 2021–2025
Areas of focus
Within the investment management and financial services industries, Rob regularly arbitrates and mediates disputes involving:
Ownership transitions and business divorces involving private equity and hedge funds, asset managers and principals
Employment and compensation disputes for senior executives and profit-sharing arrangements
Non-compete and non-solicitation enforcement
Breaches of fiduciary duties and usurpation of opportunities
Complex carried interest and waterfall calculations
Management succession and control issues
Mergers, acquisitions, and joint venture disputes
Fundraising, placement agents and capital markets
From the newsletter
Commentary on arbitration and mediation developments, updated regularly.
Please know that you did a spectacular job mediating the dispute. My client was very appreciative of your efforts, and I am convinced it was your personal involvement in this matter that allowed the parties to resolve their dispute by agreement.
Counsel to a mediation party