Four Cleary Gottlieb Partners Named to the 2026 Top Lawyers of the CAC 40

Four Cleary Gottlieb partners have been recognized in the prestigious Top Lawyers of the CAC 40 ranking by Lettre des Juristes d’Affaires, which distinguishes the top lawyers in the business law market among CAC 40 companies.

Cleary partners Pierre-Yves Chabert and Rodolphe Elineau were named among the top 40 in the CAC 40, and partners Alexis Raguet and Séverine Schrameck were named among the top 10 rising stars.

Clients and peers also commented:

• Pierre-Yves Chabert – “Thirty years at the heart of the city’s biggest deals, unrivalled expertise, outstanding writing skills and a rare grasp of figures. A go-getter, hands-on, surrounded by the best: he remains at the heart of the action with the authority of someone who has seen it all and negotiated it all.”
• Rodolphe Elineau – “Capable of being on all fronts at once, he provides meticulous follow-up and an in-depth knowledge of every matter. Pragmatic and efficient, nothing escapes him.”
• Alexis Raguet – “He stands out in mergers and acquisitions through a combination of expertise, pragmatism and responsiveness that makes all the difference in high-stakes transactions.”
• Séverine Schrameck – “Séverine Schrameck confirms her status as an antitrust expert, combining creativity with unwavering reliability.”