Overview
Robert Miller is a partner in the Corporate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Los Angeles office. He concentrates his practice in corporate finance transactional work, including corporate buyouts and mergers, public and private placements of securities, venture capital, and investment partnerships. Mr. Miller represents corporate and financial buyers and sellers of businesses, issuers and investment bankers in securities offerings, and sponsors of investment partnerships. He also represents publicly and privately held companies on general corporate and securities matters. Mr. Miller has represented airline and other aviation clients in securities, financing, and other matters.
Recognitions
- Named as one of America’s leading lawyers for business in Chambers USA and Legal 500
- Rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell
Education
- Loyola Law School, J.D., 1983
- University of North Dakota, B.S.B.A., 1976
Representations
- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) in approximately 20 M&A transactions, including the $1.2 billion acquisition of Australian engineering consulting firm Sinclair Knight Merz, and the $913 million acquisition of the Process and Construction business from Aker Solutions ASA (listed on the Oslo Exchange);
- Platinum Equity in several transactions, including the $630 million acquisition of the fastener business of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), rebranded as Acument Global Technologies, Inc., and represented Acument in the $300 million sale of its Cherry Aerospace Division to Precision Castparts Corp. (NYSE: PCP), and in the $405 million sale of its GEC and Avdel Divisions to an entity formed by CVC Private Equity Asia and Standard Charter Private Equity Limited. Also represented Platinum Equity in the ultimate sale of Acument to Fontana America Inc.;
- Vance Street Capital and its portfolio companies in multiple transactions, including the sale of Klune Industries to Precision Castparts Corp. (NYSE: PCP) for $275 million; the acquisition of A&E Medical, a leading cardiovascular medical device OEM; the acquisition of the cardiothoracic closure business from RTI Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ: RTIX); and the acquisition from W.L. Gore & Associates, and subsequent sale to Spectrum Plastics Group, of Fermatex, a manufacturer of high pressure braided tubing and complex medical extrusions;
- Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ: SMTC) in its $180 million acquisition of Sierra Monolithics, Inc.;
- Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) in its €200 million acquisition of MACtac Europe from affiliates of Platinum Equity.
- Electrolux North America, Inc. in its acquisition of San Francisco start up Anova, a maker of connected devices for sous vide cooking, and in another confidential cross-border engagement;
- Bright Market LLC d/b/a/ FastSpring, a provider of cloud-based e-commerce and subscription billing platforms, in its $106 million sale to Accel-KKR;
- Zhonghong Zhuoye Group, a diversified holding company for investment in the tourism and cultural industries in China, in its acquisition of a 21% equity interest in SeaWorld (NYSE: SEAS) from certain funds affiliated with Blackstone for $448 million
news
- Vance Street Capital Partners Acquires McFarlane Aviation - October 27th, 2021
- Paul Hastings Ranked as Top Three Firm for New Rankings and Recognized for Numerous Practice Strength and Growth in Chambers USA 2021 - May 21st, 2021
- Paul Hastings’ Lawyers Recognized as 2021 Acritas Stars Across Key Practice Areas - March 24th, 2021
- IYUNO Media Group Enters Agreement to Acquire SDI Media - January 27th, 2021
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2020 - May 1st, 2020
- Binance Acquires CoinMarketCap - April 7th, 2020
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2019 - May 1st, 2019
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2018 - May 11th, 2018
- EG Group to Acquire Portfolio of Kroger’s Convenience Store Holdings for $2.15 Billion - February 7th, 2018
- Vance Street Capital Completes Manufacturing Acquisition - October 6th, 2017
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2017 - June 5th, 2017
- Electrolux Completes Acquisition of Anova - April 6th, 2017
- Zhonghong Group Acquires Significant Stake in SeaWorld Entertainment - March 27th, 2017
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2016 - June 8th, 2016
- Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Agrees to Merge with Ares Management LP - July 24th, 2015
- Paul Hastings Named Legal 500 United States Private Equity Buyouts Team of the Year - June 23rd, 2015
- Salient Partners Acquires Forward Management - June 12th, 2015
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2015 - May 20th, 2015
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2014 - May 27th, 2014
- Paul Hastings Represents Jacobs Engineering Group in the Acquisition of Sinclair Knight Merz - September 9th, 2013
Recognitions
insights
- Recent SEC Enforcement Action Merits a Second Look by Private Equity Firms and Fundless Sponsors at Broker-Dealer Registration - June 20th, 2016
- Non-U.S. Investment Crowdfunding Platforms Can Offer Securities to U.S. Investors under Current Securities Laws - May 16th, 2016
- SEC Finalizes “Flexible” Pay Ratio Disclosure Rules Under the Dodd-Frank Act: Companies Have Choices to Make - August 10th, 2015
- What Day Is It? - IRS Speaks Out on Acquisition Deduction Issues - April 17th, 2013
Engagement & Publications
- Speaker on mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and related issues before business and bar groups
Involvement
- Chair of the firm’s Global Corporate Department from 2005 to 2010, Vice Chair from 1992 to 2004, and Chair of the firm’s Los Angeles office from 2000 to 2004.
Practice Areas
Investment Management
Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate
Oil and Gas
Languages
English
Admissions
California Bar
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D. 1983
University of North Dakota, B.S.B.A. 1976