Profile
Robert S. Kant has represented numerous large and small issuers of equity and debt securities in hundreds of securities transactions involving the sale of more than $20 billion of securities through virtually every major investment banking firm in the United States. He regularly represents national, regional and local investment banking firms, as well as a variety of investment banking, private equity and venture funds. He also serves as a director or member of advisory boards to public and private companies.
Concentrations
- Securities
- Public offerings
- Private placements
- Venture capital
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Corporate finance
Capabilities
Recognition & Leadership
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Securities / Capital Markets Law; Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Securities Regulation, 2003-2025
- Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2003-2024
- Senior Statespeople, Corporate/M&A, 2022-2024
- Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southwest Super Lawyers, 2007-2022
- "Top 50 Lawyers in Arizona," 2008-2011 and 2013
- Listed, IFLR1000, "Highly Regarded - Capital Markets: Debt; Capital Markets: Equity (Arizona)," 2021-2024
- Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc., one of "America’s Best Corporate Law Firms," 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013
- Listed, Arizona's Finest Lawyers, 2011
- Listed, Lawdragon 3000 "Leading Lawyers in America," 2006
- Selected, Phoenix Business Journal "Best Lawyer in Valley," January 2005
- Selected, Phoenix Business Journal "Best of the Bar," Securities Law, February 2004
- Selected, Phoenix Business Journal "Best of the Bar", Corporate Law, February 2003
- Rated, AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5.0
- Member, State Bar of Arizona, Small Business Capital Formation Subcommittee of Committee on Securities Regulation
- Chairman, Securities Section, 1987-1988
Credentials
Education
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J.D., Villanova University School of Law, 1970
- Associate Editor, Villanova Law Review
- B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1966
Admissions
- Arizona