LAWYER PROFILE

John Brinitzer

Global 2026

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Capital Markets: Equity

France

19 years ranked

Capital Markets

France

14 years ranked

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity

USA

14 years ranked

About

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Global

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

Languages Spoken

French (fluent)

English (fluent)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

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.

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Capital Markets - France

Foreign expert in USA

Individual Editorial

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - USA

USA, expertise based abroad in France

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 within the tech and biotech sectors, in addition to convertible bonds and rights offerings.

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Strengths

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He is the best US lawyer based in Paris, and is very sharp on US securities law with deep expertise.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers Global Guide
John Brinitzer offers strong involvement and excellent sector competence.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers Global Guide