Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Overview

Founded in 1946 in New York City, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is a white-shoe multinational law firm of roughly 1,100 attorneys (NLJ 2025: 1,078) with $1.7 billion in gross revenue in 2024; it ranked 32nd on The American Lawyer's 2025 Am Law 200 and 39th on the 2024 Global 200. The firm is known for corporate work, mergers and acquisitions, international finance, sovereign debt restructuring and other complex cross-border matters, often handling high-profile cases and representing national governments. With 16 offices across four continents and lawyers from more than 50 countries, Cleary emphasizes global reach, strong pro bono commitments and a culture that prizes intellectual curiosity and an amiable, collaborative fit. Its combination of elite pedigree, deep international capabilities and a longstanding focus on global citizenship distinguishes the firm in the international legal market.