Cleary Gottlieb, an international law firm, has promoted 15 partners, six counsel, and three senior attorneys, increasing its global team. The newly promoted lawyers specialize in various practice areas and will continue to provide excellent legal advice to clients.
Cleary Gottlieb Promotes Lawyers Worldwide
Cleary Gottlieb, a prominent international law firm, has announced the promotion of 15 partners, six counsel, and three senior attorneys, effective January 1, 2024. This move will increase the firm’s total number of partners worldwide to 196, counsel to 51, and senior attorneys to 34.
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The newly promoted lawyers are based in various Cleary offices, including Brussels, Cologne, London, New York, Paris, São Paulo, Seoul, and Washington, D.C. Their areas of expertise cover a wide range of practice areas, including antitrust, banking and financial institutions, bankruptcy and restructuring, capital markets, debt finance, environmental law, litigation and arbitration, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, structured finance, and tax.
Diverse Expertise in Various Practice Areas
The newly promoted lawyers at Cleary Gottlieb bring a wealth of experience and expertise in various practice areas. These areas include antitrust, banking and financial institutions, bankruptcy and restructuring, capital markets, debt finance, environmental law, litigation and arbitration, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, structured finance, and tax.
With their diverse expertise, the firm is well-equipped to provide exceptional legal advice to clients across different industries and sectors.
Global Presence and Expansion
Cleary Gottlieb has a strong global presence, with offices in Brussels, Cologne, London, New York, Paris, São Paulo, Seoul, and Washington, D.C. The promotion of lawyers in these offices further strengthens the firm’s capabilities and expands its reach.
By having lawyers in key international locations, Cleary Gottlieb can effectively serve clients in different jurisdictions and navigate complex legal landscapes.
Exceptional Legal Advice with a Human Touch
Cleary Gottlieb prides itself on providing excellent legal advice to its clients. The newly promoted lawyers embody the firm’s values and culture, which include intellectual agility, commercial acumen, and a human touch.
With their expertise and dedication, these lawyers will continue the firm’s tradition of delivering practical and effective solutions to clients’ legal challenges.
Commitment to Organic Growth and Talent Development
Cleary Gottlieb is committed to organic growth and nurturing talent within the firm. The promotion of these lawyers reflects the firm’s dedication to recognizing and promoting individuals who exemplify its values and contribute to its success.
By investing in the development of its lawyers, Cleary Gottlieb ensures the continued delivery of high-quality legal services to its clients.
Prominent Lawyers and Their Specializations
Among the newly promoted lawyers at Cleary Gottlieb is Kylie Barza, who specializes in U.S. tax matters related to corporate and financing transactions. Nickolas Bogdanovich focuses on mergers and acquisitions transactions, particularly for financial sponsors and public companies.
Matthew Brigham specializes in U.S. tax matters related to capital markets, debt finance, and structured finance transactions. Thierry Diouf focuses on corporate and Africa-related transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, private equity, and projects.
Alan Freedman specializes in a broad range of antitrust matters, including merger review, litigation, and government investigations. Patrick Gerardy has extensive experience in domestic and international litigation and arbitration, with a particular focus on antitrust litigations.
Brandon Hammer focuses on creditors’ rights, clearing, financial regulatory, bankruptcy, digital asset, and market infrastructure issues. Anne Saehee Kim specializes in capital markets transactions, particularly SEC-registered and private debt offerings.
Jay Kozak specializes in structured finance transactions, including collateralized loan obligations and receivables securitizations. Charity Lee focuses on civil litigation, arbitration, and enforcement, with an emphasis on cross-border and ESG matters.
Romi Lepetska specializes in EU, Dutch, and Belgian competition law and FDI control. Sarah E. Lewis focuses primarily on international capital markets transactions, with an emphasis on U.S. securities laws and securities offerings by non-U.S. companies.
Anita Magraner Oliver specializes in EU and French competition law. Jonathan Mendes de Oliveira focuses on corporate and financial transactions, particularly capital markets and cross-border financing. John Messent covers all aspects of UK and EU competition law, as well as national security and foreign investment screening.
Conor Opdebeeck-Wilson specializes in competition law and regulatory affairs, particularly in digital and technology markets. Joshua Panas focuses on U.S. and international real estate transactions.
Insoo Park specializes in a wide variety of capital markets transactions, including debt offerings and IPOs. Amber Phillips specializes in structured finance, fund finance, and the regulation of investment advisers and investment companies.
David Schwartz focuses on bankruptcy and litigation, representing debtors, creditors, and parties in restructuring-related and civil litigations. Lauren Semrad specializes in U.S. bank and bank holding company regulatory matters.
Beau Sterling specializes in structured finance transactions and provides environmental advice for a wide range of transactions. Paul Stuart focuses on competition law and litigation. Dan Tierney has a broad M&A and corporate finance practice.
Continued Success and Commitment to Clients
The promotions at Cleary Gottlieb highlight the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent and providing exceptional legal services to clients across various practice areas and global locations.
With their expertise and dedication, these newly promoted lawyers will contribute to the firm’s continued success in the legal industry, ensuring that clients receive the highest quality of legal representation.
