Cleary Gottlieb Delivers Standout Debt Finance Performance in Q1 2026 League Tables

April 20, 2026

Cleary Gottlieb delivered a strong start to 2026 in debt finance, earning four top-10 rankings in Q1 league tables published by LSEG.

The firm’s rankings from LSEG include:

  • No. 4 U.S. Borrower Legal Advisor (by Proceeds)
  • No. 4 U.S. Borrower Legal Advisor (by Deal Count)
  • No. 4 Global Borrower Legal Advisor (by Proceeds)
  • No. 8 Global Borrower Legal Advisor (by Deal Count)

Notably, Cleary advised on the $15.7 billion McCormick syndicated loan, one of the largest global financings of the quarter, highlighting the firm’s role on some of the most significant transactions worldwide.

Learn more about Cleary’s debt finance practice.