Controlling The Narrative: Cleary Gottlieb

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On Friday we told you the story of 2 Cleary associates whose late night mistake caused problems for Cleary Gottlieb and their client, Barclays. Many were sympathetic to the associates and pointed out that blame should be shared with Cleary partners.

Cleary has declined to respond to the story, but that doesn’t mean they are unconcerned about what is said about them in the press. They are not shy about capitalizing of the global financial crisis either; their website now links to a financial crisis resource center. Yesterday, the firm sent around a hyper-positive email to all new Cleary offerees:

Congratulations on your offer to join Cleary Gottlieb!

We thought you may be interested in some recent media coverage of Cleary Gottlieb’s deals and cases.

The message goes on to list all of the great press stories Cleary has received since the firm’s attorneys first discovered fire. What do you think of this effort at firm PR?

Read the full message after the jump.


CLEARY GOTTLIEB — EMAIL — RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE

Congratulations on your offer to join Cleary Gottlieb!

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We thought you may be interested in some recent media coverage of Cleary Gottlieb’s deals and cases.

1. Cleary Gottlieb Included in Financial Crisis Roundup

Bloomberg, October 8, 2008

The article reports on various matters relating to the current financial crisis. Cleary Gottlieb was noted for representing Barclays in its acquisition of Lehman’s North American banking and capital markets divisions; the Fed and SEC on matters relating to the Lehman bankruptcy; Morgan Stanley in its conversion to a bank holding company; BNP Paribas in its announced acquisition of Fortis’ operations in Belgium and Luxembourg and international banking franchises; and Bank of America on non-U.S. regulatory issues relating to its acquisition of Merrill Lynch.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aXMJS7.DHBEA

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2. BNP Paribas-Fortis Deal

Top Legal, Milano Finanza, The Lawyer, AmLaw Daily, Legal Week, The Daily Deal, October 6-9, 2008

Cleary Gottlieb is representing BNP Paribas in its announced acquisition of Fortis’ operations in Belgium and Luxembourg, as well as the international banking franchises, for a total consideration of €14.5 billion. Pierre-Yves Chabert, Laurent Ruzette and Amélie Champsauer were noted in several articles. Legal Week also notes the firm’s representation of Dexia and UniCredit.

http://www.thelawyer.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=135067

http://amlawdaily.typepad.com/amlawdaily/2008/10/bonanza-of-firm.html

http://www.legalweek.com/Articles/1168917/Banking+turmoil+sparks+wave+of+takeover+work+for+firms.html

http://www.thedeal.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=TheDeal/TDDArticle/TDStandardArticle&bn=NULL&c=TDDArticle&cid=1223252361071

3. “Deal Diary” on Financial Crisis Matters

The Deal, October 6, 2008

Cleary Gottlieb was noted for its roles advising on three matters related to the current financial crisis. The firm was counsel to Hellman & Friedman in its joint-acquisition with Bain Capital of Lehman’s asset management firm, Neuberger Berman. Chris Austin, Dan Sternberg, Jim Bromley and Art Kohn were noted. Photos of Chris, Dan and Art also appeared. Additionally, the firm was noted for advising TPG with regard to the acquisition of Washington Mutual’s banking operations by JPMorgan Chase. Jack Murphy, Michael Ryan and Paul Shim were noted. The firm was also noted as being counsel to Citigroup in its proposed bid for Wachovia. Alan Beller and Jeff Karpf were noted and their photos appeared.

4. Freddie and Fannie Become Penny Stocks

Scoop, October 6, 2008

The article provides a timeline of the events leading up to the U.S. government’s takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Cleary Gottlieb was noted as counsel to Morgan Stanley, which in turn advised the U.S. Treasury in the takeover.

5. Citigroup’s Acquisition of Wachovia’s Banking Operations

Legal Week, The Lawyer, Amlaw Daily, New York Law Journal, The Daily Deal and The ABA Journal, September 29, 30 and October 2, 2008

The firm is counsel to the underwriters in the announced common stock offering in connection with Citigroup’s proposed acquisition of Wachovia’s banking operations. The firm is also acting as disclosure counsel to Citigroup. Alan Beller, Jeff Karpf and Elizabeth Chang were noted in several articles.

http://www.legalweek.com/Articles/1166154/US+legal+elite+lead+on+Citi’s+Wachovia+buy-out.html

http://www.thelawyer.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=134948

http://amlawdaily.typepad.com/amlawdaily/2008/09/citigroup-nabs.html

http://www.thedeal.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=TheDeal/TDDArticle/TDStandardArticle&bn=NULL&c=TDDArticle&cid=1222708845239

http://www.abajournal.com/news/some_law_firms_profit_others_lose_in_wachovia_buyout/

6. Cleary Helps Barclays Pick Over Lehman Assets

The Deal and Le Monde du Droit, September 26, 2008

Cleary Gottlieb is representing Barclays in its agreement to acquire Lehman Brothers North American investment banking and capital markets businesses. Vic Lewkow, Lindsee Granfield, David Leinwand, Duane McLaughlin, Meme Peponis, Lisa Schweitzer and Steve Wilner were noted. Lewkow was quoted in The Deal.

http://www.thedeal.com/newsweekly/dealmakers/cleary-helps-barclays-pick-ove.php

7. Cleary Gottlieb gets Fourth Wall St. Assignment

The Lawyer, September 25, 2008

The firm was noted for advising Bank of America on non-U.S. regulatory issues relating to its acquisition of Merrill Lynch. Bob Tortoriello and Shaun Goodman were noted. The article also notes the firm’s involvement in other matters related to the current financial crisis.

http://www.thelawyer.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=134780

8. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to Become Commercial Banks

Bloomberg and National Post, September 22 and 23, 2008

David Becker commented on the prospect of a diminished role for the SEC after Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs received approval from the Fed to convert to bank holding companies.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aoM0mju1ARQo

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=axaX5i4871U0

9. Cleary Advises on Latest Lehman Sale

The Lawyer and The AmLaw Daily, September 19 and 23, 2008

The firm was noted as counsel to Hellman & Friedman in its reported bid for Lehman Brothers’ investment management unit.

http://www.thelawyer.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=134761

10. Cleary Gottlieb Represents Barclays in Acquisition of Lehman Brothers Businesses

The Daily Deal, Financial Deals Tracker, Law 360, Juristes Associés, Lawinfrance.com, Recrulex and The Lawyer, September 18-22, 2008

Cleary Gottlieb is representing Barclays in its agreement to acquire Lehman Brothers North American investment banking and capital markets businesses. Lawinfrance.com and Recrulex listed many of the Cleary partners involved in the transaction.

http://www.thedeal.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=TheDeal/TDDArticle/TDStandardArticle&bn=NULL&c=TDDArticle&cid=1221081370605

http://www.law360.com/articles/70047

http://www.law360.com/articles/69968

http://www.thelawyer.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=134655

Donna Harris | Associate Director of Legal Personnel – Recruiting

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