Firm PROFILE
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Greater China Region 2026
Rankings
Leading firm in Greater China Region 2026
Ranked Departments
Ranked Departments
Ranked Individuals
Ranked Individuals
Top figures
1200
Lawyers
14
Offices
1946
Established Year
Content provided by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Contributions and articles
11 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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Ranked Departments at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (3)
Ranked Individuals at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (5)
China
Freeman Chan
Capital Markets: Equity (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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Shuang Zhao
Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)
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Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
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All Contributions (11)
Provided by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Global Practice Guide
Cartels 2026 | Italy | Law and Practice
Authored by: Alice Setari, Giulia Lodigiani, Riccardo Molè, Matteo Beretta
Article
May 2026
Global Practice Guide
Public Procurement 2026 | Italy | Trends and Developments
Authored by: Marco Zotta, Mauro Beraldi, Mario Siragusa
Article
Mar 2026
Global Practice Guide
Public Procurement 2026 | Italy | Law and Practice
Authored by: Marco Zotta, Mauro Beraldi, Mario Siragusa
Article
Mar 2026
Global Practice Guide
Corporate M&A 2026 | Italy | Law and Practice
Authored by: Paolo Rainelli, Nicole Puppieni, Roberto Bonsignore, Gerolamo da Passano
Article
Mar 2026
Global Practice Guide
Banking Regulation 2026 | Italy | Law and Practice
Authored by: Alberta Giannotti, Bernardo Massella Ducci Teri, Laura Prosperetti
Article
Nov 2025
Global Practice Guide
Banking Regulation 2026 | Italy | Trends and Developments
Authored by: Alberta Giannotti, Bernardo Massella Ducci Teri, Laura Prosperetti
Article
Nov 2025
Top figures
1200
Lawyers
14
Offices
1946
Established Year
Content provided by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
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