Robert A. Kindler
Robert A. Kindler | |
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| Education | Colgate University (BA, 1976), New York University School of Law (JD, 1980) |
| Occupation(s) | Business executive, lawyer |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Known for | Global Chair for Mergers and Acquisitions at Paul Weiss; former Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at Morgan Stanley |
| Relatives | Andy Kindler (brother) |
Robert A. Kindler serves as the Global Chair for Mergers and Acquisitions at Paul Weiss. Prior to this role, he held the position of Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions and was a member of the Management Committee at Morgan Stanley. Kindler completed his undergraduate studies at Colgate University in 1976, graduating magna cum laude with a focus on romantic poetry and music. He then obtained his Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law in 1980.
He has contributed to academia by establishing endowed chairs at both Colgate University and NYU School of Law. Additionally, Kindler dedicated 13 years as a Trustee of Colgate University and currently sits on the Board of NYU School of Law.
Career
Kindler's professional journey began in 1980 when he joined Cravath Swaine & Moore as an associate, achieving partnership status by 1987. In 2000, he transitioned to JPMorgan as the global head of mergers and acquisitions before moving to Morgan Stanley in 2006.
Amid the 2008 financial crisis, Japan's largest banking institution, MUFG Bank, made a $9 billion investment to acquire a 21% ownership interest in Morgan Stanley. Due to bank holidays on Columbus Day in the United States, MUFG transferred the funds through a physical check valued at $9 billion—the largest check ever issued at that time. Kindler formally received this payment on Morgan Stanley’s behalf.
Personal
Kindler is the brother of comedian Andy Kindler.