Robert M. Cooper (Bob)

• Represented an international e-commerce company in a multijurisdictional consumer protection investigation
• Represented a technology company in defending predatory pricing claims by a competitor (confidential settlement)
• Represented a global automobile manufacturer in connection with competition issues and inquiries in the United States, EU and China
• Lead multiple internal investigations for a major biotechnology company
• Served as lead trial and appellate counsel in the FTC's challenge to a regional health system's proposed acquisition of a multi-specialty physician practice
• Lead defense of six companies in litigation alleging breach of licensing agreements and prosecution of antitrust counterclaims (confidential settlement)
• Obtained antitrust clearance for multiple transactions in various industries, including consumer goods, manufacturing, healthcare, assisted living, and commercial and private aviation
• Represented several integrated health systems in connection with competition and related issues
• Represented a major healthcare technology company in connection with numerous competition and strategic issues
• Represented a global Internet service provider on competition and regulatory issues in the U.S. and Europe, and before the DOJ and FCC in connection with several telecom and media mergers
• Served as co-lead trial counsel in defending a Fortune 100 company in a multi-hundred million-dollar arbitration alleging breach of a technology licensing agreement and tortious interference (no relief awarded to claimants)
• Represented a leading payment card network in antitrust litigation against its principal competitors (client obtained a settlement in excess of $4 billion)
• Defended a leading payment card network against claims by the Department of Justice and various merchants (both a class and opt outs) alleging violations of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act
• Represented a Chinese manufacturer in connection with U.S. antitrust issues associated with the acquisition of a competitor
• Represented an international private equity firm in an SEC investigation
• Defended a global airline in connection with private litigation challenging a merger with another global carrier, and represented that airline in connection with the DOJ's review of the merger
• Lead an internal investigation for a Bermuda-based reinsurer, and represented the non-executive members of the Board in connection with related governmental investigations

Bob Cooper's extensive experience includes representing clients in complex commercial litigation and governmental investigations, conducting internal investigations, and counseling global companies on their most challenging and significant business issues. His particular expertise in antitrust and competition matters leads clients to seek his judgment and strategic advice on mergers, acquisitions and other business transactions. Bob also regularly advises clients on dealings with competitors, suppliers and customers.

Bob has represented clients in a wide variety of industries, including airlines, agribusiness, banking, biotechnology, commercial real estate, healthcare, health insurance, healthcare technology, insurance/reinsurance, Internet, payment systems, private equity, sports media, telecommunications, and telehealth. He has served as lead counsel or co-lead counsel before a number of federal and state courts, in arbitration proceedings and mediations, and before the United States Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission and numerous state Attorneys General.