Cleary Gottlieb has a strong reputation in all areas of dispute resolution. The firm secures a tier 1 ranking in commercial and transactions and international arbitration. The firm also highlights its strengths and capabilities in white-collar crime as evidenced by its case work during the research period.
Jean-Yves Garaud is a key partner in the firm. Key clients for the firm include Royal Bank of Canada, The Republic of Austria, Vale, and Managers of Baupost Group.
In a white-collar crime case, the firm represented Royal Bank of Canada in defence before the Criminal Section of the Paris Court in a case matter worth €448 million.
International arbitration case highlights for the firm include representing The Republic of Core d’Ivoire in and ICSIC arbitration; the dispute related to a 15-year concession contract for waste management services in Abidjan.
Commercial litigation is also a key practice area for the firm, which has ten lawyers dedicated to litigation and commercial arbitration matters. Key clients in the commercial litigation field include Airbus, Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and Goodyear Dunlop Tires France.
Client feedback 2020
“Very strong analytical skills and very strategic. Key senior lawyers in various countries who are highly respected in the local legal community. Work very well as a team, both within offices and between offices, to ensure that all of the firm's resources are available to clients.” - Competition/antitrust
