Cleary Named Corporate/M&A Law Firm of the Year at Chambers France Awards 2025

Cleary Gottlieb has been named Corporate/M&A Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers France Awards 2025, recently held in Paris.

Chambers lauded Cleary’s Corporate/M&A practice in its inaugural 2025 France guide for having “a superb Paris-based corporate team that regularly acts for large blue-chip clients,” adding that the firm is “a strong choice for multi-jurisdictional transactions thanks to its international network.”

Client commendations for the practice in the recent guide included:

• “The team shows an outstanding mix of protection of clients’ interests, creativity in finding solutions, relentless commitment and continuous contact with the clients’ stakeholders.”
• “Cleary Gottlieb is our go-to for complex work related to listed entities.”
• “The law firm has a close-knit and proactive team striving for customer satisfaction.”

In addition to the firm’s recognition, Cleary partner Jean-Yves Garaud was honored with Chambers’ Outstanding Contribution Award.

The Chambers France Awards recognize top national and international law firms across France and reflect achievements over the past 12 months including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and innovation, and excellence in client service.

Read more about the Chambers France Awards 2025.