Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, known for its experience in complex M&A and private equity investments, remains a premier choice for advice on employee benefits, executive compensation, corporate governance, and ERISA fiduciary matters. Michael Albano, leading the New York-based team, is particularly noted for his role in high-value M&A transactions, notably advising T-Mobile on its $1.35 billion acquisition of Ka’ena Corporation. Julia Petty offers expertise in M&A, spin-offs, and divestitures, with a focus on disclosure, governance, and shareholder outreach. Elizabeth Dyer specializes in the ERISA aspects of structured finance transactions and addresses ERISA-related concerns for private equity funds, hedge funds, and other financial instruments. The team’s depth and capabilities were further enhanced with the addition of Alan Levine in March 2023, formerly of Morrison Cohen LLP, who brings a wealth of experience in advising on compensation and benefits issues within the private equity and hedge fund sectors. Audry Casusol has left the firm.