Robin is the founder and managing partner of merger and acquisition law firm Lumsden & Partners, one of the most successful law firms in Austria founded in recent years. Robin, who is a member of the bar in both Austria and New York, spent more than 12 years as a corporate lawyer, advising Volkswagen on its €3.9 billion acquisition of Porsche, and General Electric on the sale of its plastics division to Sabic for US $11.6 billion. He is also an officer in the Austrian special forces. His selection and his military training and experience have shaped his character and made him appreciate teamwork. Previously, Robin was a professional tennis athlete, playing on the ATP Tour and at Wimbledon (Juniors).