Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton’s real estate practice was established following the arrival of Stephen Nicolas and his team in October 2025. Nicolas advises on corporate and private equity real estate transactions and is noted for his expertise in the hotels and leisure sector.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Key clients
- Argyll Management
- Aroundtown SA
- Grand City Properties
- LRC Group
- Related Fund Management
- Henderson Park
- Starwood Capital
- Teseo Capital
- DPK
- Sixth Street Partners
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Firms to watch
Practice head
Stephen Nicolas