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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - New York

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has an accomplished practice that combines extensive experience in securities disputes with notable commercial litigation capabilities. Its litigators have deep expertise in a broad range of civil disputes, including significant class actions and bankruptcy-related litigation. The firm is highlighted for its impressive global reach, which allows it to regularly act on cross-border investigations and civil disputes. The group counts a number of leading banks and wider financial institutions among its illustrious client base, alongside roles acting for major corporates and senior officers and directors.

Work Highlights

  • Cleary represented Howmet Aerospace in a contract dispute in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas against Lockheed Martin Corp regarding titanium shipments for F-35 fighter jet program.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Roger Cooper
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Roger Cooper
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Band 1

Roger Cooper is recognized for his extensive securities practice, which includes major class actions, Section 11 cases and antitrust issues. He frequently advises large international and domestic clients.

Roger is a subject matter expert who is able to apply that expertise in way which is really valuable.

Roger is an excellent securities litigator with extensive experience in complex securities cases. He is very sophisticated and collaborative.

Roger demonstrates command over complex subject matter and an understanding of the key commercial issues.

Carmine Boccuzzi
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Carmine Boccuzzi
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Band 2
Carmine Boccuzzi frequently acts on large-scale, multi-defendant disputes, including antitrust litigation and complex international mandates. He draws particular praise for his effectiveness in the courtroom.

Carmine has an ability to cut through all the noise and not only extract key issues or problems at the heart of the matter, but also sways his advocacy to the most persuasive way forward.

Carmine is one of my favourite litigators. He is wonderful.

Carmine is a practical lawyer.

Lina Bensman
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Lina Bensman
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Up and Coming
Lina Bensman often represents financial institutions and multinational corporations in complex commercial litigation, including class actions and contractual disputes.

Lina is a problem-oriented lawyer with a passion for the cause. She is very helpful.

Lina is a rising star.

Lina is always thinking three steps ahead of everyone else, to the consistent detriment of her adversaries. Her ability to manage clients and help them navigate complex situations is off the charts.

Lina is very strong in her client service and expertise.

Ranked Lawyers at
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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New York

Litigation: General Commercial

Carmine Boccuzzi
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Carmine Boccuzzi
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Band 2
Lina Bensman
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Lina Bensman
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Up and Coming
Litigation: Securities

Roger Cooper
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Roger Cooper
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Band 1

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