LAWYER PROFILE

John Brinitzer

France 2026

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets: Equity

France

20 years ranked

About

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France

Practice Areas

John Brinitzer’s practice focuses on international capital markets transactions, as well as mergers and acquisitions.

Career

John became a partner in 1999. He has been resident in the Paris office since 2000, after having split the first part of his career between New York (1990–1992, 1996–2000) and Paris (1992–1996).

Professional Memberships

Member of the Bars of New York and Paris.

Personal

Harvard Law School

J.D.

1990

Amherst College

B.A.

summa cum laude

1986

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers France

Capital Markets: Equity - France

Band 1

Individual Editorial

John Brinitzer is a renowned equity specialist, who is qualified to practise at the Paris and New York Bars. He advises on high-value IPOs, particularly within the tech and biotech sectors, in addition to convertible bonds and rights offerings.

Editorial individuel

John Brinitzer est un spécialiste renommé de l'ECM qui est inscrit aux barreaux de Paris et de New York. Il intervient dans le cadre d’introductions en bourse importante, notamment dans les secteurs de la technologie et de la biotechnologie, en plus de conseiller sur des obligations convertibles et des émissions de droits.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is the best US lawyer based in Paris, and is very sharp on US securities law with deep expertise.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers France
John Brinitzer offers strong involvement and excellent sector competence.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers France
John Brinitzer montre un fort engagement et une excellente compétence sectorielle.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers France
C'est le meilleur avocat américain basé à Paris, et il a une expertise pointue en droit boursier américain.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers France