Cleary Gottlieb Achieved Remarkable Rankings in Legal 500 EMEA 2026

March 25, 2026

Cleary Gottlieb has achieved remarkable rankings in the 2026 edition of Legal 500 EMEA, with 38 practices and 57 lawyers commended by the directory.

We have received 6 improved rankings and 11 new rankings from the previous year.

The regions and practice areas in which Cleary was recognized as a top-tier firm include:

Belgium

  • Commercial, Corporate and M&A
  • Competition: EU and Global

France

  • Capital Markets: Debt Capital Markets
  • Capital Markets: Equity Capital Markets
  • Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation
  • Dispute Resolution: Stock Market Litigation
  • EU, Competition and Distribution
  • M&A: Large to Mid-Market Deals (Above €100m)

Italy

  • EU and Competition Law
  • Private Equity 

Cleary lawyers also received the following outstanding recognition:

  • 20 in the Hall of Fame
  • 15 Leading Partners
  • 10 Next Generation Partners
  • 12 Leading Associates

Learn more about Cleary’s rankings here.