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| Mr. Robben's practice focuses on all aspects of international and domestic commercial litigation and arbitration. Mr. Robben's broad experience encompasses representing clients in disputes concerning bilateral investment treaties, antitrust, fraud, breach of contract, and products liability matters. He represents clients in industries such as pharmaceuticals, banking and finance, industrial manufacturers, consumer products, and many multinational companies facing litigation in the U.S. |
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Representative Experience:
Currently representing a leading multinational automotive and financial services company in an arbitration proceeding against the Republic of Argentina before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in Washington, D.C. Also currently representing a major European construction services company in a separate ICSID arbitration against the Republic of Argentina.
Currently defending a U.S. manufacturer of inhalation pharmaceuticals in a multi-district class action, as well as individual actions brought by the attorneys general of several states, alleging fraud and other claims in connection with pharmaceutical pricing. Also defending the U.S. manufacturer's ultimate parent company, a leading German pharmaceutical concern, in connection with several of the same pricing matters.
Successfully defended The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) in an action alleging fraud and other claims in connection with the sale of two high value life insurance policies. Obtained an order dismissing all claims at the pleadings stage. Unanimously affirmed on appeal.
Part of a small trial team that successfully represented an Indian fertilizer company in an action to recover funds stolen in a fraudulent scheme with participants the world over. A $2 million verdict in the client's favor was obtained after a two week jury trial in federal court.
Defended a national baking company in an action brought by a regional distributor in connection with a distribution and advertising services agreement. Obtained summary judgment dismissing all claims against the client.
Part of a team that prosecuted claims for approximately $1.2 billion on behalf of JPMorgan Chase Bank against eleven insurance companies over surety bonds written in connection with transactions that the bank entered into with Enron Corp. A favorable settlement was achieved after closing arguments following a month-long trial.
Successfully defended ADT Security Services, Inc., a national security services company, in several actions brought by subscribers and insurance companies alleging breach of duties under alarm services contracts in response to burglar and fire alarms. All claims were dismissed on motion or favorably settled before trial.
Defended a multinational consumer goods manufacturer in an idea misappropriation and breach of contract action in connection with a household cleaning product marketed and sold nation-wide. A favorable settlement was achieved before trial.
Defended a leading entertainment technology company in a dispute brought by a major Las Vegas casino-hotel conglomerate over the construction and installation of motion picture-based amusement park rides. A favorable settlement was achieved before trial.
Defended an Indian bank in an action it brought against a former client and its guarantors alleging breach of contract and fraud arising out of a default under promissory notes worth several million dollars. A favorable settlement was achieved before trial.
Defended a national retailer of athletic apparel in a proceeding seeking to remove the company from a prime retail location in mid-town Manhattan. A favorable settlement was achieved after vigorous motion practice aimed at securing the client’s leasehold rights. |
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Publications:
Author, "U.S. Federal Court Establishes New Standard for Arbitrator Disclosure," Globalitigation: USA, Fall 2007.
Co-Author, "Absolute and Unconditional Guarantees Under New York Law," The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, July 2003. |
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Bar Admissions:
New York, 1999
New Jersey, 1998
Various Federal Courts
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| Education:
Fordham University, JD, 1998
Fordham University, BA, 1994
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Office Location:
101 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10178-0002
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