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Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - New York

3
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.

Work Highlights

  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP represented American Express in its multijurisdictional sale of Accertify Inc. to Accel-KKR.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Victor I Lewkow
S
Victor I Lewkow
S
Senior Statespeople
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 J Shim
2
Paul J Shim
2
Band 2
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 is pragmatic, personable and laser-focused on delivering the best results.

Paul is able to navigate complexity and he knows how to overcome impossible obstacles.

He is very responsive and is able to provide advice on a broad range of matters.

Christopher E Austin
6
Christopher E Austin
6
Band 6
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.
Kimberly R Spoerri
U
Kimberly R Spoerri
U
Up and Coming

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 a true pleasure to work with. She is pragmatic, persistent and focused on delivering exceptional results for her clients.

She is an excellent partner and a great leader.

Kim effectively manages her team and provides excellent counsel.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A

Victor I Lewkow
S
Victor I Lewkow
S
Senior Statespeople
Paul J Shim
2
Paul J Shim
2
Band 2
Christopher E Austin
6
Christopher E Austin
6
Band 6
Kimberly R Spoerri
U
Kimberly R Spoerri
U
Up and Coming

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