Background
Bruce, Robert R. was born on March 8, 1944.
Bruce, Robert R. was born on March 8, 1944.
Harvard (Bachelor of Arts, 1966). John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard (Master of Public Administration, 1970). Harvard (Juris Doctor, 1970).
Worked at Debevoise & Plimpton (London) specializing in Firm engaged in American and International Practice but not authorized to appear before the English Courts or act as Solicitor. Admitted to the bar, 1972, District of Columbia. 1980, United States. Supreme Court (Not admitted in England).
Director, Communications Planning, Public Broadcasting Service, 1970-1972. General Counsel, Federal Communications Commission, 1977-1981. Member: The District of Columbia Bar.
OFFICE PROFILE: Opened in 1989, the London office of Debevoise & Plimpton has a diverse international practice, including work in global and other equity offerings. Privatizations; mergers and acquisitions. Debt financings, including cross-border and project financings.
Telecommunication matters. Joint ventures and other Central and Eastern European transactions. International tax planning.
Financial services; general corporate, tax and commercial law advice in connection with the formation and ongoing operations of subsidiaries and joint ventures. And licensing, distribution and other international commercial contracts. The London office works closely with a network of local counsel and tax advisers, as well as with our offices in Paris, Budapest and Hong Kong, our attorneys and affiliates based in Prague and Moscow, and our United States. offices.
Member: The District of Columbia Bar. (Resident, London Office).