Cleary Gottlieb a Top-Tier Firm in Benchmark Litigation USA 2026 Rankings

Thirty-four Cleary Gottlieb lawyers, five practice groups, and three offices have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation USA.

Sixteen lawyers were named “National Practice Area Stars,” 25 lawyers were named “Litigation Stars,” four lawyers were named to the “40 & Under List,” four lawyers were named “Top 250 Women in Litigation,” and five lawyers were ranked as “Future Stars.”

Cleary practice groups were ranked in the areas of Bankruptcy, Competition/Antitrust, Commercial, International Arbitration, and White-Collar Crime, and the firm’s New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. offices were once again cited as “Highly Recommended.”

The guide recognizes law firms involved in high-profile and groundbreaking litigation from the past year. Research is conducted through extensive interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists, and their clients to identify the leading litigators and firms.

To view the complete Benchmark Litigation USA 2026 rankings, visit the website.