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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : New York

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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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For more information about Cleary Gottlieb's M&A and Joint Ventures practice, please visit https://www.clearygottlieb.com/practice-landing/mergers-acquisitions-and-joint-ventures

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - New York

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP impresses with its ability to handle significant transactions in the technology, banking and industrial sectors, among others. It is highlighted for its strong network of global offices and is highly capable of handling complex cross-border deals. The corporate team draws upon the firm's complementary experience in areas such as financing, antitrust and litigation. Its clients include major corporate entities, their boards and investment banks.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton represented Baker Hughes in its $13.6 billion acquisition of Chart Industries.

Strengths

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  • Their ability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions, often under tight timelines and in highly regulated environments, is truly outstanding.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

  • They are incredibly responsive, proactive and commercially-minded.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

  • There was not an issue that came up that Cleary had not previously encountered.

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  • The lawyers all have general knowledge that makes them well-rounded practitioners.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul J Shim
    Paul J Shim

    Paul J Shim

    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.

    • Paul Shim is an expert in managing some of the most complex, sophisticated and challenging M&A transactions. He is a highly effective negotiator who is also incredibly commercial and practical.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

    • Paul is a valued partner who takes the time to understand his clients' business and strategic needs. He is attentive, creative and able to render the highly complex digestible for both legal and business clients.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
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  • Kimberly R Spoerri
    Kimberly R Spoerri

    Kimberly R Spoerri

    Kimberly Spoerri is experienced in both public and private M&A. Among her clients, she counts leading corporates in life sciences, retail and technology.

    • She is responsive, commercial and practical.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

    • She is very prepared and able to anticipate questions we might have.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

    • Kim is an excellent negotiator. She is flexible, sees around corners and is extremely persuasive on the points that matter.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

    • Kim is an excellent, commercially-minded, yet pragmatic, negotiator.

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