Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has a track record in handling complex, high-value technology transactions with global reach. With offices in key US tech hubs like Palo Alto and San Francisco, it provides sophisticated legal guidance in AI, digital assets, and cloud computing. It regularly manages large technology M&A deals while navigating regulatory challenges with the SEC, FTC, and DOJ. In New York, Daniel Ilan advises global tech companies on IP, generative AI, and data issues, with clients including Google, Synopsys, and T-Mobile. In San Francisco, Marcela Robledo leads high-profile technology transactions, including Instacart’s strategic partnership with Uber Eats.
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Testimonials
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- 'Cleary provides first rate M&A litigation, and transactional advice. They are a true one-stop shop in the sense that there is not a single function or lawyer I've worked with who has fallen below the standards of excellence.'
Key clients
- Alphabet and OpenText
- American Express
- Atlassian
- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
- Google LLC
- iCapital
- Instacart
- OpenText
- Synopsys
- Thales
Work highlights
- Represented Synopsys in numerous transactions, including in its pending acquisition of Ansys in a transaction that values Ansys at an enterprise value of approximately $35 billion.
- Represented Instacart in a strategic partnership to bring Uber Eats restaurant delivery to Instacart customers, including advising on use of data, artificial intelligence and IP matters.
- Represented T-Mobile in its pending $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular’s wireless operations and select spectrum assets; and its $1.35 billion acquisition of Ka’ena Corporation and its subsidiaries and brands: Mint Mobile, Ultra Mobile, and Plum.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Chris R. Moore; Glenn McGrory; Daniel Ilan; Marcela Robledo