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Robert Klingler

Robert Klingler

Partner

Atlantic Station
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
T 404.322.6037
M 404.520.6639
robert.klingler@nelsonmullins.com
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Rob advises financial institutions and investors in financial companies on strategic corporate transactions. His practice often involves the implementation of creative solutions to address regulatory, investors, tax, and corporate needs.

Rob has counseled community banks in a number of combinations, including purchasers, sellers, and mergers of equals, as well as branch transactions and asset lift-outs. He...

Rob advises financial institutions and investors in financial companies on strategic corporate transactions. His practice often involves the implementation of creative solutions to address regulatory, investors, tax, and corporate needs.

Rob has counseled community banks in a number of combinations, including purchasers, sellers, and mergers of equals, as well as branch transactions and asset lift-outs. He has advised on all aspects of numerous bank recapitalizations, including negotiations with preferred equity and debt holders, bankruptcy court protections, capital raising, net operating loss preservation, and regulatory oversight. He also represents bank investors in structuring investments, due diligence, and regulatory compliance matters.

Rob has also regularly advised on the government’s response to various financial crises, including the Troubled Asset Relief Program, the Paycheck Protection Program, and the Emergency Capital Investment Program, representing investors, bank holding companies, banks, and borrowers.

Rob has advised public companies, including those listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ Stock Market, as well as private companies on a wide variety of securities-related issues, including raising capital; the preparation and filing of annual, quarterly, and current reports; Section 16 compliance; proxy solicitations; and going private transactions.

Robert Klingler

has advised on all aspects of numerous bank recapitalizations, including negotiations with preferred equity and debt holders, bankruptcy court protections, capital raising, net operating loss preservation, and regulatory oversight. He also represents bank investors in structuring investments, due diligence, and regulatory compliance matters.

Rob has also regularly advised on the government’s response to various financial crises, including the Troubled Asset Relief Program, the Paycheck Protection Program, and the Emergency Capital Investment Program, representing investors, bank holding companies, banks, and borrowers.

Rob has advised public companies, including those listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ Stock Market, as well as private companies on a wide variety of securities-related issues, including raising capital; the preparation and filing of annual, quarterly, and current reports; Section 16 compliance; proxy solicitations; and going private transactions.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Representative Matters

  • Represented a covered savings association in a standard mutual to stock conversion
  • Represented large, registered investment advisor in its debt and equity investments in financial services companies throughout the United States
  • Represented an individual in his acquisition of a controlling equity investment in a number of Georgia community banks, involving preservation of deferred tax assets under section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code
  • Represented multiple parties in connection with the formation of a strategic combination of three Georgia-based community banks
  • Represented a NYSE-listed bank holding company in a series of mergers and acquisitions over the last eight years
  • Represented a Nasdaq-listed bank holding company in its sale
  • Represented a private bank holding company in its recapitalization by private investors, in a transaction involving presentation of deferred tax assets under section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, discounted redemption of TARP CPP preferred stock from the US Treasury, and restoration of defaulted Trust Preferred Securities
  • Represented a Nasdaq-listed bank holding company in its recapitalization involving preservation of deferred tax assets under section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, discounted redemption of TARP CPP preferred stock from the U.S Treasury, a rights offering, and NASDAQ compliance
  • Represented private community bank in a contested sales process
  • Represented a private bank holding company in its sale under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code

Previous Professional Experience

  • Partner, Atlanta office of international law firm (2012–2022) 
  • Associate, Atlanta law firm (2003–2011)
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Representative Matters

  • Represented a covered savings association in a standard mutual to stock conversion
  • Represented large, registered investment advisor in its debt and equity investments in financial services companies throughout the United States
  • Represented an individual in his acquisition of a controlling equity investment in a number of Georgia community banks, involving preservation of deferred tax assets under section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code
  • Represented multiple parties in connection with the formation of a strategic combination of three Georgia-based community banks
  • Represented a NYSE-listed bank holding company in a series of mergers and acquisitions over the last eight years
  • Represented a Nasdaq-listed bank holding company in its sale
  • Represented a private bank holding company in its recapitalization by private investors, in a transaction involving presentation of deferred tax assets under section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, discounted redemption of TARP CPP preferred stock from the US Treasury, and restoration of defaulted Trust Preferred Securities
  • Represented a Nasdaq-listed bank holding company in its recapitalization involving preservation of deferred tax assets under section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, discounted redemption of TARP CPP preferred stock from the U.S Treasury, a rights offering, and NASDAQ compliance
  • Represented private community bank in a contested sales process
  • Represented a private bank holding company in its sale under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code

Previous Professional Experience

  • Partner, Atlanta office of international law firm (2012–2022) 
  • Associate, Atlanta law firm (2003–2011)

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Recognitions

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Professional Activities

  • Associate Member, American Bankers Association
  • State Bar of Georgia, Business Law Section

Rob advises financial institutions and investors in financial companies on strategic corporate transactions. His practice often involves the implementation of creative solutions to address regulatory, investors, tax, and corporate needs.

Rob has counseled community banks in a number of combinations, including purchasers, sellers, and mergers of equals, as well as branch transactions and asset lift-outs. He... has advised on all aspects of numerous bank recapitalizations, including negotiations with preferred equity and debt holders, bankruptcy court protections, capital raising, net operating loss preservation, and regulatory oversight. He also represents bank investors in structuring investments, due diligence, and regulatory compliance matters.

Rob has also regularly advised on the government’s response to various financial crises, including the Troubled Asset Relief Program, the Paycheck Protection Program, and the Emergency Capital Investment Program, representing investors, bank holding companies, banks, and borrowers.

Rob has advised public companies, including those listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ Stock Market, as well as private companies on a wide variety of securities-related issues, including raising capital; the preparation and filing of annual, quarterly, and current reports; Section 16 compliance; proxy solicitations; and going private transactions.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Representative Matters

  • Represented a covered savings association in a standard mutual to stock conversion
  • Represented large, registered investment advisor in its debt and equity investments in financial services companies throughout the United States
  • Represented an individual in his acquisition of a controlling equity investment in a number of Georgia community banks, involving preservation of deferred tax assets under section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code
  • Represented multiple parties in connection with the formation of a strategic combination of three Georgia-based community banks
  • Represented a NYSE-listed bank holding company in a series of mergers and acquisitions over the last eight years
  • Represented a Nasdaq-listed bank holding company in its sale
  • Represented a private bank holding company in its recapitalization by private investors, in a transaction involving presentation of deferred tax assets under section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, discounted redemption of TARP CPP preferred stock from the US Treasury, and restoration of defaulted Trust Preferred Securities
  • Represented a Nasdaq-listed bank holding company in its recapitalization involving preservation of deferred tax assets under section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, discounted redemption of TARP CPP preferred stock from the U.S Treasury, a rights offering, and NASDAQ compliance
  • Represented private community bank in a contested sales process
  • Represented a private bank holding company in its sale under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code

Previous Professional Experience

  • Partner, Atlanta office of international law firm (2012–2022) 
  • Associate, Atlanta law firm (2003–2011)

Education

  • University of Florida Levin College of Law, JD (2003)
  • University of Florida, MBA (2003)
  • University of Florida, MA (1999)
  • University of Florida, BA (1996)

Admissions

  • Georgia
  • Florida

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The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • Associate Member, American Bankers Association
  • State Bar of Georgia, Business Law Section