Cleary Gottlieb and Partners Shortlisted for Inaugural Law Middle East Awards 2026

Cleary Gottlieb has been shortlisted for four awards at the inaugural Law Middle East Awards 2026:

• Capital Markets Team of the Year
• Corporate Team of the Year
• Legal Innovation of the Year
• Private Equity Team of the Year

Cleary partners Chris Macbeth and Michael Preston have been shortlisted for the “Dealmaker of the Year” award.

The Law Middle East Awards recognize achievements across a range of categories, reflecting the breadth of innovation and excellence shaping legal teams in the Middle East. This year’s shortlist was selected by the Law Middle East editorial team from over 470 nominations submitted by 121 firms.

Winners will be announced on November 12, 2026. Learn more about the Law Middle East Awards.