Dispute Resolution - Europe-wide
What the team is known for
Cleary Gottlieb has a reputable disputes team spread across the firm's offices in London, France and Italy. It is highly active in cross-border competition litigation, including abuse of dominance and cartel investigations. The firm also offers a well-reputed financial and banking disputes practice, active on regulatory investigations and enforcement issues, and acts for high-profile clients on complex investment disputes. Cleary Gottlieb frequently acts for sovereign states and listed multinationals in a range of industries, including the aviation, technology and financial sectors. Its litigation practice is complemented by a strong arbitration team housed in Paris.
Strengths
"Cleary are able to intervene in complex cases and mobilise the necessary resources."
"The lawyers are incredible in teamwork. They are the kind of people who can easily handle any type of case. They are team players who have great communication skills and can collaborate with anyone."
Notable practitioners
Jonathan Kelly and Sunil Gadhia in London, and Jean-Yves Garaud in Paris, are key figures within the firm's disputes department.