Robert Keeling
USA Guide 2024
Band 1 : E-Discovery & Information Governance
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Provided by Robert Keeling
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Robert Keeling, a Partner at Redgrave LLP, is widely recognized as a leading authority on eDiscovery, focusing on coordinating discovery for large, complex, and data-intensive matters. He represents clients in major regulatory enforcement actions, government investigations, and internal investigations, helping them navigate all phases of the discovery process.
Robert leads Redgrave’s Second Request practice, where he manages all aspects of discovery in connection with Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) “Second Requests” issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) or Federal Trade Commission (FTC). He serves as lead discovery counsel for high-profile antitrust litigation against the government and plaintiffs’ attorneys and works alongside antitrust counsel to address the complexities of discovery compliance. Robert has been responsible for achieving substantial compliance with Second Requests in connection with transactions with a combined value of more than $230 billion.
Robert is widely recognized as a leading authority on eDiscovery, focusing on coordinating discovery for large, complex, and data-intensive matters. He represents clients in major regulatory enforcement actions, government investigations, and internal investigations, helping them navigate all phases of the discovery process. Chambers USA and Chambers Global have consistently ranked Robert as a top attorney for eDiscovery and Information Governance.
Robert leads Redgrave’s Second Request practice, where he manages all aspects of discovery in connection with Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) “Second Requests” issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) or Federal Trade Commission (FTC). He serves as lead discovery counsel for high-profile antitrust litigation against the government and plaintiffs’ attorneys and works alongside antitrust counsel to address the complexities of discovery compliance. Robert has been responsible for achieving substantial compliance with Second Requests in connection with transactions with a combined value of more than $230 billion.
For over a decade, Robert has stood at the forefront of technology in litigation and government investigations. He applies a targeted combination of data analytics and machine learning to efficiently identify key evidence, reduce client costs, and synthesize information into compelling legal arguments. Robert is a leading thinker in the application of artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI (GenAI) to eDiscovery challenges.
Robert helps clients across a broad range of industries with a variety of discovery and information governance needs, including: counseling on the effective management of eDiscovery costs and risks; navigating emerging eDiscovery issues, including implementing best practices for defensible eDiscovery policies and procedures, developing defensible strategies for the remediation and disposal of unneeded data; creating, updating, and improving records retention policies; and addressing records management and information governance issues.
Chambers Review
USA
Robert Keeling has an expert understanding of e-discovery and is active in representing high-profile companies in a broad range of e-discovery and information governance matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Robert is at the top of his field and excellent outside counsel for all e-discovery matters. He is not only knowledgeable and experienced but also practical."
"Robert has the highest level of communication, persuasion and grace under pressure. Robert is a very strong advocate for his defense clients while developing relationships and consensus work product across the 'V' to further client results."
"Robert combines a tremendous grasp of the legal landscape with strong technical expertise to consistently provide reasonable, applicable advice."
"Robert is at the top of his field and excellent outside counsel for all e-discovery matters. He is not only knowledgeable and experienced but also practical."
"Robert has the highest level of communication, persuasion and grace under pressure. Robert is a very strong advocate for his defense clients while developing relationships and consensus work product across the 'V' to further client results."
"Robert combines a tremendous grasp of the legal landscape with strong technical expertise to consistently provide reasonable, applicable advice."