Cleary Gottlieb counsel Sophie Smith has been named among Europe’s 25 best up-and-coming private equity lawyers by Law.com International in its Rising Stars 2022 list.
Sophie was recognized for sparking “a transformation of the London office’s private investment funds practice” and bringing aboard “three new sponsor clients and two new large investor clients, as well as having a crucial role in expanding relationships with preexisting clients.”
The Private Equity Rising Stars 2022 highlights the best of the up-and-coming talent within the U.K. and European legal industry “based on the quality of their client base; the scale, significance, and complexity of their deals; their client feedback and general market reputation; the standing of their mentor; and other examples of career success and innovation.”
To learn more about the list and read Sophie’s profile, click here.