About
A Partner in Buchalter's Salt Lake City Corporate practice group, A. Blake Cooper closes mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. He counsels clients spanning startups to Fortune 50 companies. He guides mid-cap and small-cap public companies on SEC reporting and capital markets issues. Blake files Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notices for clients with the FTC and the DOJ. Blake earned his J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law. The 2026 Legal 500 U.S. Elite rankings recognized him for Corporate and M&A. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America named him for Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2023-2025. He handles fundraising transactions that open capital for clients.
Who is a good fit for A. Blake Cooper
- Companies closing a merger, an acquisition, or a joint venture.
- Businesses pursuing a fundraising transaction to reach capital.
- Companies filing a Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notice with the FTC or the DOJ.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D.
- Seton Hall University, B.A.
- Bar admissions
- New York, Utah
Recognition
- 2026 Legal 500 U.S. Elite, Corporate and M&A
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional