Investment Funds & Asset Management (International & Cross-Border) - USA
What the team is known for
Long-term, concerted international expansion from its US base has enabled Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton 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, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. Providing cross-border expertise across transactional, regulatory and contentious areas, it gathers wide acclaim for its role leading significant transatlantic mandates, often through close coordination between its US base and European teams, notably in the UK and France.
US teams are experienced in providing support to clients in their international fund formation and investments, with the investment fund practice operating primarily in the private equity sphere. It is often engaged to advise on US fundraising involving major foreign investors, and also has experience acting for US-based sponsors on fundraising in overseas jurisdictions. The firm is highly regarded for its capabilities in coordinating large multi-jurisdictional transactions, and it is well placed to manage large international buyout deals.
Strengths
"The Cleary team brings deep expertise, coupled with strong collaboration amongst its departments and partners, to provide clients with excellent counsel and client service."