Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
Client SatisfactionIn addition to handling fundraising matters and equity transactions for clients trading on European exchanges, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton’s team is noted for providing ‘exceptional advice on US securities law’ to British issuers and underwriters. The team regularly collaborates with US partners to handle US-registered IPOs, and it is also very active in the Nordic region, where it has handled a diverse array of SPAC transactions and rights issues. Team head Sebastian Sperber is a key contact for this line of work, while David Gottlieb stands out for his expertise advising on IPOs in emerging markets. Sarah Lewis and Chrishan Raja are key contacts for US securities law matters.
Testimonials
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‘Exceptional advice on US securities law for a UK based client.’
‘Sebastian Sperber has given exceptionally thorough technical advice on a wide range of situations. He is very ably supported by Sarah Lewis who also goes the extra mile to help to educate us along the way.’
‘All the top firms are committed to delivering transactions, but you sense an added personal investment with Cleary.’
‘David Gottlieb has seen multiple transactions and in some very difficult situations, he brings that experience to bear and is tireless no matter what the hour to deliver for his clients.'
'Chrishan Raja has stepped up as a more recent partner and is clearly another demonstration of the commitment to deliver that is within the Cleary culture.’
‘Great teamwork and focus. Very collaborative and helpful beyond current/past projects. Invest time in building long-lasting professional relationships, becoming bankers' "go-to" counsel team.’
‘High quality advice, breadth of expertise, ability to drill down complex issues and come up with workable solutions.’
Key clients
- Credit Suisse
- ACG Acquisition Limited
- Seacrest Petroleo Bermuda Limited
- GSK plc
- Carnegie and Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc
- Castellum Aktiebolag
- Viaplay Group AB
- Fimalac
Work highlights
- Advised GSK plc on various U.S. securities law matters, including sales of its shares in Haleon plc by way of multiple block trades.
- Advised Credit Suisse in connection with its merger with UBS.
- Advised ACG Acquisition Limited—a London-listed SPAC—in its proposed $1bn acquisition of mining assets in Brazil from PE fund Appian Capital.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sebastian Sperber