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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded
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Cleary Gottlieb continued to represent Synopsys, Inc. in its $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, advising on global FDI and DCSA clearances.
Strengths
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The Cleary team always stays on top of shifting geopolitical dynamics, evolving trade policies and complex regulatory frameworks. It provides clear, practical and pragmatic guidance and has deep expertise in this particular area of law. The firm's attorneys are very responsive and provide prompt and high quality service.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSACleary Gottlieb's team stands out in the industry due to its exceptional combination of deep legal expertise and a highly pragmatic, strategic and business-focused approach. Its lawyers' guidance is not only legally sound but also incredibly client-centric. They are highly responsive and manage the process smoothly, working professionally and effectively.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSACleary Gottlieb distinguishes itself through exceptional expertise in handling complex cross-border matters. The team combines in-depth knowledge of global regulatory frameworks with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, enabling it to deliver clear, strategic guidance in highly sensitive and high stakes cases.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Chase Kaniecki
Chase Kaniecki maintains a strong practice in the CFIUS area. He has a broad client base covering the likes of banks, automotive manufacturers and investment funds. Chase has deep expertise in the subject matter area and is able to bridge the gap between legal requirements and commercial reality.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSAChase is an excellent attorney and knowledgeable regarding CFIUS matters.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSAChase has a good knowledge of the industry, the different players in it and how they view issues. He knows how the government typically handles things and so can give that perspective, as well as having an understanding of market overlay.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming Samuel Chang
Samuel Chang assists clients in a range of export controls and sanctions matters, on both the regulatory and enforcement sides. Samuel provides outstanding client service, demonstrating exceptional sophistication in addressing complex matters. His commercial insight ensures that advice is practical, strategic and aligned with our objectives.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSASamuel is a very astute and very present attorney. When he shows up, you know things are going to over smoothly, which is a really valuable skill.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSASamuel's advice is actionable, thoughtful and reasonable. He thinks creatively and cleverly and makes adjustments to what we propose that make things better.
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Ranked Individuals at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (2)
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Chase Kaniecki
International Trade: CFIUS Experts
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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
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