Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

Timofey’s practice focuses on cross-border M&A, joint ventures and private equity. In particular, he has extensive experience advising sovereign wealth funds, multinational corporates and other private clients on direct investments, co-investments and fund commitments across diverse sectors and jurisdictions.

Timofey joined the firm in 2020. Prior to joining Cleary, he worked in the Moscow office of another international law firm from 2013 to 2019.

Timofey is ranked as a Rising Star for Corporate and M&A in IFLR1000 (UAE) 2025 and was named Senior Associate of the Year at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2025.

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Russia, England and Wales

Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Master of Laws (2015), summa cum laude equivalent

Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Bachelor of Laws (2013), summa cum laude equivalent