Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is a top-tier firm in white-collar defense and corporate investigations, known for its sophisticated approach and impressive track record. The firm has earned a strong reputation for handling high-profile cases with the DOJ, SEC, and CFTC, demonstrating its ability to manage complex matters across multiple jurisdictions. Joon Kim, based in New York, has deep experience in white-collar defense, regulatory enforcement, and commercial investigations. Lisa Vicens, also in New York, specializes in anti-bribery and corruption, particularly in FCPA investigations before the DOJ and SEC. Lev Dassin , based in New York, has a deep expertise in government investigations, representing companies and boards in complex legal matters. Matthew Solomon, in Washington DC, is renowned for his work in white-collar defense and securities enforcement litigation. Victor Hou also from New York, leverages experience in high-stakes litigation, corporate governance, and securities litigations. Additionally, Thomas Bednar was promoted to partner in January 2025.
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Kernmandanten
- CEO of Ripple
- Current CEO of Wells Fargo
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised a federal agency to conduct an independent review into allegations of sexual harassment and interpersonal misconduct, as well as issues relating to the workplace culture.
- Represented the CEO of Ripple Labs Inc. (Ripple), in successfully obtaining the dismissal with prejudice of the claim by the SEC that he aided and abetted certain of Ripple’s offers and sales of XRP, the native digital asset of the XRP Ledger, a public blockchain.
- Representing the current CEO of Wells Fargo Bank in all matters relating to the fallout from the various regulatory enforcement actions taken against Wells Favor for failures in the consumer protection space
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Victor Hou
Matthew Solomon
Praxisleitung
Joon Kim; Lisa Vicens; Matthew Solomon
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Lev Dessin; Thomas Bednar; Victor Hou