Department profile
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Litigation

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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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Litigation - Europe-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb has a reputable disputes team spread across the firm's offices in France and Italy. It is highly active in cross-border competition litigation, including abuse of dominance and cartel investigations. The firm also offers a well-reputed financial and banking disputes practice, active on regulatory investigations and enforcement issues, and acts for high profile clients on complex investment disputes. Cleary Gottlieb frequently acts for sovereign states and listed multinationals in a range of industries, including the healthcare, technology and financial sectors.

Notable practitioners

James Norris-Jones in London and Jean-Yves Garaud in Paris are key figures within the firm's disputes department.

Strengths

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  • The department is particularly equipped for the management of complex cases, with a strong strategic capacity and an inclination to appropriately address legal issues.

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  • The team have a pragmatic approach, adapting to the circumstances of the case while remaining realistic. The lawyers are well organised and are very concerned about the client's expectations.

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