Robert Berry
Robert Berry

Robert Berry

Associate

Washington DC

robert.berry@ashurstperkins.com

Introduction

Robert assists clients with complex competition law matters, including antitrust litigation and strategic counseling at the intersection of technology and market conduct.

Robert Berry has litigated high-stakes antitrust matters in the United States and internationally, including in Middle Eastern and East Asian jurisdictions. His experience spans the telecommunications and wireless industries, where he has defended antitrust and contract claims in the wholesale cellular services space, as well as litigation involving algorithmic pricing and alleged collusion in the multifamily rental industry. He also counsels clients on antitrust risk in mergers, pricing, promotional, and distribution practices, including Robinson-Patman Act compliance. 

Robert assists with antitrust counseling and compliance efforts, including drafting risk analyses and training materials for clients. He has also worked on government investigations, including matters involving potential bid-rigging allegations. 

During law school, Robert worked closely with Professor Herbert Hovenkamp, serving as his teaching assistant, attending his general and M&A-focused antitrust courses, and participating in his M&A antitrust independent study course. 

Education & credentials

  • University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, University of Pennsylvania Journal of Law & Public Affairs, Editorial Board, Research Editor; Associate Editor, 2022
  • Cornell University, B.A., History, Phi Beta Kappa, 2018
  • District of Columbia
  • Pennsylvania
  • Berger Montague, P.C., Philadelphia, PA, Associate, 2022-2024

Professional recognition

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation, 2026

  • Perkins Coie LLP Golden Shovel Award, 2026

State of Arizona v. RealPage, Inc., et al.

Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County
Counseled Weidner Property Management LLC in an enforcement action brought by the Arizona attorney general alleging unlawful algorithmic rent-setting practices. Successfully negotiated Weidner’s dismissal from the case with prejudice, without any finding or admission of liability.

T-Mobile USA, Inc. v. Lycamobile USA, Inc.

Superior Court of Washington, King County
Represented T-Mobile in litigation involving breach of contract claims against a wholesale partner, which gave rise to antitrust counterclaims asserted by the defendant. The matter concluded with a negotiated settlement resolving all claims.

In re Prepaid Wireless Group

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland
Counseled T-Mobile in connection with the Chapter 11 proceedings of Prepaid Wireless Group (PWG). Asserted multiple claims for unpaid amounts, while PWG raised defenses and counterclaims, including alleged breaches of the duty of good faith and requests to alter the governing agreement. Following an eight-day confirmation hearing, the court ruled in T-Mobile’s favor—granting full recovery on outstanding invoices, rejecting PWG’s setoff theory, and declining to modify the parties’ contract.

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