Cleary Gottlieb Received Outstanding Rankings in Chambers UK 2027

Cleary Gottlieb continues to receive outstanding recognition in the 2027 edition of Chambers UK.

This year, we received rankings across nine practice areas, with 32 lawyers individually recognized among the leading practitioners in their respective fields.

The firm received the following client and peer commendations:

• Banking Litigation – “Cleary Gottlieb demonstrates strong commercial acumen, consistently aligning its advice with the practical realities of the litigation. The team is responsive and prompt, maintaining clear and efficient communication throughout engagements.”
• Capital Markets: Debt and Equity – “The UK capital markets team is very technical, available at all times, and one we can only recommend. They get to know the subject matter really well.”
• Competition Law – “Cleary Gottlieb is very responsive, professional, and willing to think outside the box; they’re innovative.”
• Competition Law: Litigation – “Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton clearly trains their lawyers to a superb level and hire quality people. Other firms sometimes slip but Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton never does.”
• Corporate/M&A: £800 Million and Above – “The department stands out for its ability to support complex, fast-moving transactions while remaining pragmatic and commercially focused. They are able to mobilise quickly, coordinate multiple workstreams and provide clear advice under pressure.”
• Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket – “Cleary Gottlieb’s dedication to high standards sets it apart, ensuring that we receive the best possible service and outcomes. The department’s communication is clear and timely, fostering a collaborative environment that made the workstream run extremely smoothly. The team members have extensive experience, allowing them to anticipate challenges and provide proactive solutions.”
• Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 Million – “The department stands out for its ability to handle highly complex, cross-border matters with exceptional technical precision and strategic judgement. It combines deep subject-matter expertise with a genuinely integrated international platform, allowing seamless coordination across jurisdictions.”
• Restructuring/Insolvency – “The team are thoughtful and creative in their approach to legal matters, consistently delivering practical and commercially minded advice. They are exceptionally easy to work with, highly responsive, and able to navigate complex situations efficiently and collaboratively.”

Learn more about Cleary’s recognition on the Chambers UK website.