Many publications report on the strengths of our international practice. The list below is a small sample of recent quotations and accolades concerning Cleary Gottlieb.
Banking and Financial Institutions: “This firm is an exceptional performer in Latin America, where it is generally regarded as the standout practice. On its home turf in the USA, a strong core financing arm combines with stellar regulatory expertise to produce broad capability. Its offices in London and Moscow provide coverage in key European hubs, with particular strength on the sponsor side. ‘They focus on our business objectives and come up with a fair and equitable solution.’ ‘They have the depth and the talent.’”
Chambers Global (2012)
Mergers, Acquisitions and Joint Ventures: “Sources praise Cleary Gottlieb for its expertise in all aspects of domestic and cross-border M&A across Europe, Asia and the USA. Its office opening in São Paulo strengthens its already significant Latin America capability. The firm has been particularly active in the energy and resources sector, and as counsel to financial institutions and consumer product companies. ‘Cleary proved to be of invaluable help in keeping the deal moving forward effectively and liaising with our local counterpart.’”
Chambers Global (2012)
Bankruptcy and Restructuring: “Cleary Gottlieb’s bankruptcy and restructuring group is renowned for its strength undertaking restructurings with cross-border and international aspects. … ‘The lawyers have a depth of bankruptcy knowledge which one would expect at a top-tier firm. However, setting them apart is their acute appreciation of complicated business issues.’”
Chambers USA (2011)
Litigation and Arbitration: “Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP has established itself as a top tier national firm and has grown into an international litigation leader over the past 63 years.”
Benchmark Litigation: The Definitive Guide to America's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys (2012)
Securities Enforcement and White-Collar Defense: “Cleary Gottlieb is distinguished by its impressive securities and financial services practices.”
Benchmark Litigation: The Definitive Guide to America's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys (2012)
Capital Markets: “This firm’s international profile in debt, equity and structured finance is formidable, especially in New York, London, Latin America and Russia. It also has a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific region and a well-regarded Middle East practice. ‘Consistently excellent lawyers.’”
Chambers Global (2012)
Antitrust and Competition: “This pre-eminent practice is highly regarded for its extensive international footprint and its presence on complex cross-border matters. Cleary advises major corporate names on merger controls, state aid, cartel matters and antitrust litigation. ‘One of the leading lights in global competition and antitrust.’”
Chambers Global (2012)
Executive Compensation and ERISA: “Executive compensation remains a pillar of this firm’s practice, as does its ERISA work in the investment space. … ‘This firm is probably the best at what it does in the USA. It's hard to imagine a better group of people.’”
Chambers USA (2011)
Tax: “This high-quality US firm has a strong practice in Europe, and is widely respected for its in-depth expertise in multi-jurisdictional transactions. International M&A is at the heart of its tax practice, with additional expertise in tax controversy. The firm represents several major financial institutions in audit matters relating to cross-border financial products and transactions. ‘A broad practice with a very international approach.’ ‘They do a lot of international work, and they can do it in-house.’”
Chambers Global (2012)
Real Estate: Cleary Gottlieb’s “team provides a ‘fantastic level of service’ and has both a national and international footprint. Its recent work includes distressed real estate investment, innovative loan restructuring transactions and new lending and development projects. It also has a deep private equity practice.”
The Legal 500 - US (2011)
Private Equity: “The group benefits from the support of a premier capital markets team. ‘The team is technically very strong and it has proven this over and over again – the talent they bring is of high quality and we always go back to them.’”
Chambers Global (2012)
Leveraged and Acquisition Finance: “‘Even though they perform really quickly, it’s high-quality and in-depth. An absolute benchmark.’”
Chambers Europe (2011)
Structured Finance: “Bolstered by a deep bench, the firm’s regulatory and transactional expertise shines. … The firm’s across-the-board strength in structured finance means that SIFMA, ISDA and other regulatory bodies routinely seek out the group’s advice.”
Chambers Global (2010)
Derivatives: “Cleary’s global network and prominence in areas such as derivatives tax, insolvency and securities regulation help its derivatives and structured products practices remain at the cutting edge of market developments.”
Chambers USA (2011)
Project Finance and Infrastructure: “This team has a considerable profile in the USA, Europe and Asia, and works regularly on a cross-office basis. It is renowned for its extensive industry knowledge across the projects sphere.”
Chambers Global (2012)