Overview
Benjamin Cooper represents institutional and individual clients in complex commercial litigation, consumer class actions, and government and internal investigations and enforcement actions. He is skilled at navigating cases that involve overlapping civil, regulatory, and criminal exposure, and delivering pragmatic counsel in high-profile, high-stakes matters.
In his broad litigation practice, Benjamin handles matters involving securities and financial fraud, commercial contracts, civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) claims, bankruptcy disputes, and shareholder actions related to fiduciary duty and corporate governance issues. His clients include multinational corporations, investment funds, proprietary trading firms, and corporate executives in industries ranging from FinTech and blockchain to healthcare, all of whom he represents throughout all phases of federal and state court proceedings.
During law school, Benjamin served as an Alexander Fellow for the Honorable Nicholas G. Garaufis of the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Results
- Represented a multinational management consulting firm related to highly publicized civil RICO claims brought against it by the founder of a competitor*
- Defended the CEO and founder of a private equity firm against US Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission investigations involving claims of securities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy charges*
- Defended individual traders against an investigation involving claims of illegal “spoofing” and manipulation in relation to numerous financial products and markets*
- Represented a proprietary trading firm in responding to allegations of illegal “front-running” activity in relation to US Treasury futures and options on the Chicago Board of Trade exchange*
- Represented a leading healthcare company in prescription opioid-related lawsuits and investigations pending in multiple jurisdictions across the country*
- Represented a Chapter 7 trustee in connection with adversary proceedings relating to various preferential transfers and a turnover claim*
- Represented multiple investment funds in litigation over improper servicing of securitized loans*
- Represented a whistleblower in tax court proceedings*
- Represented a multinational textile manufacturer in defense of multiple putative consumer class actions alleging product mislabeling in various jurisdictions*
*Matter handled prior to joining McDermott.
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Litigation – Securities, 2024-2025
Credentials
Education
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, JD, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2014
Hampshire College, BA, 2007
Admissions
New York
Courts / Agencies
US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
US District Court for the Southern District of New York
