Firm PROFILE

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Greater China Region 2026

Rankings

Leading firm in Greater China Region 2026

Ranked Departments

Ranked Individuals

Top figures

1200

Lawyers

14

Offices

1946

Established Year

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Contributions and articles

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

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

Ranked Departments at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (3)

China

Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)
2 Ranked Lawyers
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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms)
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Investment Funds: Private Equity (International Firms)
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Ranked Individuals at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (5)

China

Freeman Chan
Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)
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Shuang Zhao
Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)
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Denise Shiu
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
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Chris Lee
Investment Funds (International Firms)
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Denise Shiu
Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)
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