Blank Rome increases its presence in Pittsburgh by bringing on board top Corporate and M&A Partners

Blank Rome LLP is excited to announce the addition of Robert P. “Bob” Zinn and Megan A. Wotherspoon to their Pittsburgh office as partners in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group and the Financial Services industry team. Bob and Megan come from K&L Gates, where Bob played a pivotal role in leading the firm’s corporate practice and co-founded its manufacturing and FinTech industry groups from 2007 to 2023.

Grant S. Palmer, Chair and Managing Partner of Blank Rome, expressed his enthusiasm for Bob and Megan’s arrival, highlighting their expertise in handling intricate domestic and international transactions, a diverse client base, and extensive industry knowledge. Their integration into Blank Rome reinforces the firm’s dedication to attracting top-tier talent and bolsters their Corporate, M&A, and Securities team, solidifying their ability to cater efficiently to clients across the board. Bob and Megan’s successful track record and team-oriented approach further enhance Blank Rome’s standing as a prominent figure in complex corporate advisory and transactional matters.

Bob, hailed as one of the nation’s premier corporate attorneys, brings strategic insights and guidance to companies in corporate legal matters. His prowess in shaping and expanding his former firm’s corporate practice has garnered recognition from esteemed peer publications like Chambers USA and The Legal 500 United States. On the other hand, Megan, also highly acclaimed by Chambers USA and included in Best Lawyers in America, focuses on a broad array of corporate transactions with an emphasis on M&A, private equity, and venture capital deals, corporate restructuring, and governance, particularly within the middle and upper-middle markets.

Louis M. Rappaport, partner and co-chair of Blank Rome’s Business Department, emphasized the value that Bob and Megan’s transactional acumen and global perspective bring to the table in a landscape where dealmaking is becoming increasingly complex and strategic. Against the backdrop of heightened scrutiny, evolving capital markets, and resurging M&A activities, their expertise enhances Blank Rome’s ability to cater to clients effectively in sophisticated, high-stakes transactions.

Bob expressed his reasons for choosing Blank Rome, citing the firm’s strong leadership, collaborative environment, growth discipline, and unwavering commitment to delivering quality work and client satisfaction. He looks forward to leveraging the national platform of Blank Rome – encompassing areas such as financial services, restructuring and bankruptcy, government contracts, real estate, and insurance recovery – to provide exceptional service to clients from the Pittsburgh and New York offices.

Similarly, Megan found Blank Rome to be a natural fit due to the firm’s well-rounded national platform, especially in areas crucial to their clients’ needs, such as various regulatory matters. The genuine sense of belonging and the wide range of resources available at Blank Rome align with Megan’s approach as a trusted adviser, particularly when assisting non-U.S. companies navigating the U.S. legal and regulatory environment.

In summary, the additions of Bob Zinn and Megan Wotherspoon significantly boost Blank Rome’s Corporate, M&A, and Securities team, providing clients with enhanced expertise, global perspectives, and a wider range of services to navigate complex corporate transactions effectively.