Cleary Gottlieb Lawyers Recognized in 17th Edition of Best Lawyers in Germany

June 12, 2025

Several Cleary Gottlieb lawyers have been recognized in the 17th edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany, published by Best Lawyers in collaboration with Handelsblatt.

The following lawyers were recognized in their respective practice areas:

Best Lawyers Awards Report

  • Nico Abel (Corporate Law/M&A)
  • Gabriele Apfelbacher (Banking & Finance, Corporate Law, Capital Markets)
  • Michael Brems (Corporate Law)
  • Christof von Dryander (Banking & Finance, Corporate Law, Capital Markets)
  • Ward Greenberg (Capital Markets)
  • Jens Hafemann (Tax Law)
  • Rüdiger Harms (Competition/Antitrust Law, Litigation)
  • Richard Kreindler (Arbitration, Mediation)
  • Romina Polley (Competition/Antitrust Law)
  • Julian Alexander Sanner (Competition/Antitrust Law)

Ones to Watch Awards Report

  • Sylvia Laura DeTar (Litigation)
  • Patrick Gerardy (Litigation/Arbitration, Mediation/International Arbitration, Competition/Antitrust Law)
  • Philipp Kirst (Competition/Antitrust Law)
  • Nils Andräs (Litigation) *
  • Salim Benayad (Data Security and Privacy Law)*
  • Morten Werner (Labor and Employment Law)*
  • Susanne A. Zimmermann (Competition / Antitrust Law)*
  • Zeze Ikhinmwin (Capital Markets Law)*

* Indicates a new ranking in this edition

To learn more about the 17th edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany, click here (subscription required).