Cleary Gottlieb Lawyers Recognized in 18th Edition of Best Lawyers in Germany

June 18, 2026

Cleary Gottlieb lawyers have been recognized in the 18th edition of Best Lawyers in Germany, published by Best Lawyers in collaboration with Handelsblatt.

The following lawyers were recognized in their respective practice areas:

The Best Lawyers in Germany

  • Gabriele Apfelbacher (Banking and Finance Law, Capital Markets Law, Corporate Law)
  • Michael Brems (Corporate Law)
  • Wolfgang Deselaers (Competition/Antitrust Law)
  • Jens Hafemann (Tax Law)
  • Rüdiger Harms (Competition/Antitrust Law, Litigation)
  • Romina Polley (Competition/Antitrust Law)
  • Julian Alexander Sanner (Competition/Antitrust Law)

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Germany

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

Top-Listed Awards

  • Top-Listed in Cologne in Competition/Antitrust Law with four lawyers.

Top-Listed Ones to Watch Awards

  • Top-Listed in Cologne in Litigation with five lawyers.

*Indicates a new ranking in this edition

Learn more about the 18th edition of Best Lawyers in Germany (subscription required).