Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 4
Chambers Review
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP has a well-respected and well-regarded practice known for its extensive representation of borrower and lender clients. Boasts impressive expertise in large syndicated credit facilities, term loan offerings and high-yield bond and note issuances. Further strength in guiding clients through acquisition finance with cross-border implications.
Work Highlights
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP provided counsel to Alphabet on its new $4 billion multi-currency senior unsecured revolving credit facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very practical and commercial."
"Cleary's group is highly effective, collaborative and solutions driven."
"The practitioners are highly responsive."
"The team is very practical and commercial."
"Cleary's group is highly effective, collaborative and solutions driven."
"The practitioners are highly responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Margaret Peponis handles a range of debt financings, acting for a number of borrower clients in establishing both term loans and revolvers.
"She's extremely knowledgeable and resourceful."
"She's a practical lawyer."
Amy Shapiro's client base includes both lender and borrower-side clients. She is notably adept at providing counsel on significant acquisition financings.
"She has a very broad range of knowledge of the space."
Duane McLaughlin boasts considerable experience in the space. He routinely advises borrowers on acquisition financing transactions and credit agreements.
"He consistently provides smart and practical legal advice."
Katherine Reaves has experience of handling a wide array of issues, including advising on refinancings and ABL facilities.
"She provides excellent advice and level of responsiveness."
"She is incredibly creative in her solutions."
"She's extremely knowledgeable and a team player."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
New York