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Provided by Roger Cooper
Roger Cooper's practice focuses on complex, high-stakes civil litigation, particularly shareholder, class action and derivative disputes relating to securities, M&A, and corporate governance issues.
Roger leads Cleary’s securities and M&A litigation practice, and is the co-coordinator of Cleary’s U.S civil litigation group. He regularly represents multi-national corporations, their boards, and officers in federal and state courts, including the Delaware Court of Chancery. He has successfully defended clients in many dozens of high-stakes class action and derivative cases, securing significant dismissals, obtaining trial victories, and successfully arguing the appeals. He frequently publishes and speaks on securities and Delaware litigation issues.
Roger is ranked among leading lawyers for securities and M&A litigation by Chambers USA, Legal 500 US, and Benchmark Litigation. He was named 2024 Securities MVP by Law360.
Roger joined the firm in 2003 and became a partner in 2011. J.D., Columbia Law School (2002); Ph.D., Duke University (1999); B.A., University of Wisconsin (1991); Law Clerk, Honorable B. Avant Edenfield, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia (2002-2003).
Provided by Chambers
Roger Cooper is recognized for his extensive securities practice, which includes major class actions, Section 11 cases and antitrust issues. He frequently advises large international and domestic clients.
Provided by Chambers
Roger is a subject matter expert who is able to apply that expertise in way which is really valuable.
Roger is an excellent securities litigator with extensive experience in complex securities cases. He is very sophisticated and collaborative.
Roger demonstrates command over complex subject matter and an understanding of the key commercial issues.
Roger is a subject matter expert who is able to apply that expertise in way which is really valuable.
Roger is an excellent securities litigator with extensive experience in complex securities cases. He is very sophisticated and collaborative.
Roger demonstrates command over complex subject matter and an understanding of the key commercial issues.