Mr Rishi Zutshi > Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP > San Francisco, United States > Lawyer Profile

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
650 California St
Suite 2000
San Francisco
CALIFORNIA
94108
United States
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Position

Rishi Zutshi’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts, including class actions and securities litigation, with extensive experience in disputes relating to complex financial instruments and derivatives. Rishi also has experience in internal investigations and enforcement matters, including representing clients in matters involving federal, state and and overseas government regulators and agencies.

Career

Rishi joined the firm in 2008 and became a partner in 2016.

Memberships

Member, Hedge Fund and Capital Markets Committee of the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section of the New York State Bar Association.

Education

Rishi received a J.D. degree from New York University School of Law in 2007 and an A.B. degree from Brown University in 2001.

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Dispute resolution > General commercial disputes

(Leading partners)

Rishi ZutshiCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

Prominent in cross-border commercial litigation, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton’s international clientele encompasses multinational financial institutions, trade associations, foreign states, and state-owned investments. The New York-based team’s broad practice sees it regularly handle disputes related to a range of commercial contracts and instruments, as well as fraud, unfair competition and other business liability disputes. Carmine Boccuzzi co-leads the general commercial litigation team, and his international disputes practice sees him represent clients in matters often involving foreign states and state-owned entities. An expert in complex financial products and markets, Rishi Zutshi is active in shareholder derivative actions, bankruptcy cases and antitrust disputes. Lina Bensman focuses on breach of contract, fraud and consumer claims, while Abena Mainoo is a go to for advice on investigations, including related to financial crimes and environmental law matters.