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Chambers Review
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 in 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.
Work Highlights
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP represented American Tower Corporation in its $10.1 billion acquisition of CoreSite Realty Corporation.
Strengths
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"The team is very sharp, pragmatic and business-oriented. They understand our goals and align their approach accordingly."
"Cleary's attorneys do a good job of issue-spotting and are excellent in negotiation. It is a one-stop shop for us."
"Cleary is very practical and detail-oriented. The team balances legal risk against commercial objectives."
"The team is very sharp, pragmatic and business-oriented. They understand our goals and align their approach accordingly."
"Cleary's attorneys do a good job of issue-spotting and are excellent in negotiation. It is a one-stop shop for us."
"Cleary is very practical and detail-oriented. The team balances legal risk against commercial objectives."
Notable Practitioners

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.
"Chris is a very calm presence. He's seen everything."

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 brings a practical, business-minded and strategic approach to his counseling, and has been unrelenting and tireless in his support of our legal needs."
"Paul gives clear and concise advice."
"He has exceptional judgment and a personal style which multiplies his effectiveness."

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.

Kimberly Spoerri is experienced in both public and private M&A. Among her clients she counts leading corporates in life sciences, retail and technology.
"Kim is cool, calm and collected. She is responsive on every occasion."
"She is extremely responsive, attentive and right to the point. If any issues come up, she clearly presents the solutions."

James Langston is a talented attorney who concentrates his practice on public and private M&A. Clients also look to him for counsel in takeover defense matters.
"James is very sharp, pragmatic and strategic. He has outstanding judgment."
"He strikes a unique and fine balance between the commercial and legal elements."
"James has an exceptional in-depth knowledge of the market. He has good judgment on balancing risk and understanding market dynamics."
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