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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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Leading firm in Global 2026

Top figures

1200

Lawyers

14

Offices

1946

Established Year

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9 Global Practice Guides

Overview

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A pioneer in globalizing the legal profession, Cleary Gottlieb operates as an integrated global partnership in major financial centers worldwide. With approximately 1,200 lawyers from more than 50 countries, the firm delivers actionable approaches to clients' most complex legal and business challenges. Cleary's international platform, commitment to client excellence and tradition, of collaboration and innovation earn it “International Law Firm of the Year” recognition from Chambers and Partners.

Industry sectors (15)

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Banking and Financial Institutions
  • Consumer Products and Retail
  • Energy
  • Financial Technology
  • Insurance
  • Manufacturing and Industrial Services
  • Metals and Mining
  • Private Equity
  • Private Funds
  • Private Funds
  • Real Estate
  • Sovereign Governments and International Institutions
  • Sports
  • Technology

Capabilities (15)

  • Antitrust
  • Capital Markets
  • Corporate Governance
  • Debt Finance
  • Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits, and ERISA
  • Intellectual Property
  • Litigation and Arbitration
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Private Funds
  • Real Estate
  • Restructuring
  • Structured Finance
  • Tax
  • White-Collar Defense and Investigations

Key people

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  • Jeffrey Karpf

    Managing Partner

Work & experience

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Cleary delivers international depth across 70+ practice areas, spanning corporate, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters, with seamless access to its global network. From landmark cross-border M&A and capital markets transactions to complex arbitration and regulatory counsel, Cleary lawyers craft first-of-its-kind solutions. Many attorneys have served across multiple offices, living out the firm's commitment to collaboration, creativity, and innovative problem-solving.

Ranked Offices at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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USA - Head office

New York

One Liberty Plaza 1 Liberty Place , New York, New York, USA, 10006, New York

www.clearygottlieb.com

Belgium

Brussels Capital Region

Rue de la Loi 57, Brussels, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium, B-1040, Brussels

Brazil

Sao Paulo

Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Júnior, 822 10° andar [10th floor], Itaim Bibi , São Paulo - SP, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 04542-000, São Paulo - SP

China

Beijing

45th Floor, Fortune Financial Center, 5 Dong San Huan Zhong Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing, Beijing, China, 100020, Beijing

Hong Kong

37th Floor, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong

France

Paris

2 Rue Meyerbeer , Paris, Paris, France, 75009, Paris

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Theodor-Heuss-Ring 9, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 50668, Cologne

Italy

Lombardy

Via San Paolo 7, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, 20121, Milan

Lazio

Piazza di Spagna 15 , Rome, Lazio, Italy, 00187, Rome

South Korea

Seoul

19F, Ferrum Tower, 19, Eulji-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul, South Korea, 100-210, Seoul

UK

Greater London

2 London Wall Place Barbican , London, Greater London, UK, EC2Y 5AU, London

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi

Al Sila Tower, 27th Floor, Sowwah Square, PO Box 29920, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

USA

California

1841 Page Mill Rd, Suite 250, Palo Alto, CA 94304, Palo Alto, California, USA, 94304, Palo Alto

District of Columbia

2112 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC , Washington, DC, District of Columbia, USA, 20037, Washington, DC

Ranked Departments at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (103)

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Asia-Pacific Region

Belgium

Brazil

  • Banking & Finance (International Firms)

    2 Ranked Lawyers

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  • Capital Markets (International Firms)

    4 Ranked Lawyers

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  • Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Firms)

    2 Ranked Lawyers

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China

  • Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)

    2 Ranked Lawyers

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  • Investment Funds: Private Equity (International Firms)
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Europe-wide

Ranked Individuals at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (176)

Africa-wide

Belgium

Brazil

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    Francisco L Cestero

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All Contributions (9)

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Top figures

1200

Lawyers

14

Offices

1946

Established Year

Content provided by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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