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Robert Osgood

 
Partner - New York - Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
 
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Company Name : Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
 
Company Website : www.sullcrom.com
 
Company Address : 125 Broad St.
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Robert Osgood Profile :
Partner - New York - Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
 
Robert Osgood Biography :

Robert Osgood joined the Firm in 1968 after graduating summa cum laude from Syracuse University College of Law, serving as Editor-in-Chief of its Law Review and being elected to the Order of the Coif. He became a partner in 1976. London-based since 1989, Mr. Osgood earned a Diploma in European Community Law in 1994 from King s College, University of London. With dual qualifications in European competition law and U.S. antitrust law, he is uniquely qualified to represent European and international clients. As the head of Sullivan & Cromwell s Litigation, Arbitration and European Competition practices in London, Mr. Osgood regularly appears before U.S. courts, U.S. regulatory agencies and the European Commission. He has defended leading international companies and Boards of Directors in U.S. litigation, including complex class actions, and represented clients in international arbitrations. He also has represented clients before antitrust regulators in Washington and Brussels in connection with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, alleged cartels, applications for leniency and negotiation of plea agreements. Selected Cases British Petroleum plc (BP PLC) - Served as the lead antitrust lawyer before the U.S. Federal Trade Commission in BP PLC s successful acquisitions of Amoco, Arco and Burmah Castrol. Counsel to the BP PLC Board of Directors in shareholders derivative claim alleging breach of fiduciary duties, leading to a dismissal of all charges. BP PLC - Lead Counsel in international arbitration and New York litigation involving investments in Kazakhstan. The Morgan Crucible Company plc (Morgan) - Represented Morgan, which owns many global brands made from carbon and ceramics, before the European Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice in a matter involving antitrust charges, resulting in minimal fines. Also handled defense of multiple U.S. follow-up class actions in New Jersey and California, successfully obtaining acceptable settlements. Lord Jacob Rothschild and RIT Capital Partners plc - Served as Counsel to Lord Rothschild and an investment company, RIT Capital Partners plc, in New York litigation alleging breach of contract. Rio Tinto - Represented Rio Tinto, a global leader in mineral resources, in U.S. litigation arising from an antitrust class action in California relating to the sale of copper concentrate, resulting in a dismissal of the lawsuit. BHP Billiton - Represented BHP Billiton, the world s largest diversified resources company, before the European Commission in a matter related to production of diamonds. Rankings and Recognition Chambers Global, Competition/European Law - Recognized for outstanding work in Competition and European Law (2006) Chambers UK, Competition/European Law - Recognized three years in a row as a leading lawyer in Competition and European law (2004, 2005, 2006) Euromoney, Guide to the World's Leading Competition and Antitrust Lawyers - Recognized for expertise in Competition and Antitrust Law (2002) Mondaq, Guide to the World's Leading Competition and Antitrust Lawyers - Ranked as a world leader in Competition and Antitrust Law (2000) Professional Activities and Community Involvement Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers

 
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