Corporate/M&A - USA
What the team is known for
Long-term, concerted international expansion from Cleary Gottlieb's US base has enabled the firm to become one of the most globally recognised brands in numerous areas of international law. The firm's broad office network incorporates established teams stationed across key financial and political centres in the USA, Europe, South-East Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
The law firm performs strongly on cross-border transactions, combining deep roots in the US market with well-established M&A teams in key global jurisdictions across Asia and Europe, particularly the UK and France. The US M&A team is proficient in project-managing and working with colleagues and local counsel in cross-border M&A on behalf of its US and global clientele. The New York office acts as the key hub for leading work on the firm's international M&A practice, and is a top choice for US public companies in their most challenging global transactions as well as for clients entering the US market.
Strengths
"Cleary is outstanding in cross-border matters."
"Cleary handles cross-border matters in a seamless way."
Foreign desks
The firm has an experienced Latin America team that regularly advises on high-value deals in the region. Jeffrey Lewis and Francesca Odell are key contacts and are both based in New York.
Notable practitioners
Senior statesperson Victor Lewkow deploys his deep corporate experience on behalf of major companies, their boards and investment banks. He has a strong track record acting in headline M&A and corporate governance issues.
Paul Shim applies his years of experience to the handling of sophisticated M&A on behalf of public and private companies. Further expertise lies in corporate governance matters and issues concerning fiduciary duty.
Christopher Austin exhibits a strong grasp of public and private M&A and governance issues. He represents companies and their boards, and offers additional counsel in matters of fiduciary duty.
Francesca Odell comes recommended for her capabilities in Brazilian and Latin American transactions. She regularly works with clients from the telecommunications and oil and gas sectors, among others.
Jeffrey Lewis is highly experienced in advising clients on Latin American deals. His expertise covers M&A, among other deals.
