Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is widely recognized for its diverse capabilities across a range of high-profile tax matters, including those relating to M&A, investment fund structuring and fundraising as well as cryptocurrencies, AI investments and financial products. Under the leadership of Meyer Fedida, the New York-based group routinely acts for global corporations, prominent private equity funds, financial institutions and sovereign wealth funds. Fedida is well-versed in notable cross-border M&A mandates, while William McRae specializes in sovereign wealth funds and bankruptcy matters. Jason Factor offers advice on M&A transactions, fundraisings and private funds liquidity. James Peaslee is a key contact for matters within the financial industry and Leslie Samuels has extensive experience in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the US. Located in the Bay Area, Maureen Linch oversees the firm’s renewable energy tax practice. Federal tax expert Kylie Barza and corporate and partnership transaction specialist Swift Edgar are also names to note. The latter was promoted to partner in January 2025.