Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

The corporate governance practice at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton gives ‘practical advice’ to multinational corporations, boasting a strong track record in the technology, financial services, and healthcare sectors. In New York, Francesca Odell and Helena Grannis form the cornerstone of the practice, which covers the full spectrum of governance work, assisting clients with SEC compliance, shareholder proposals, and ESG strategy. The team is actively involved in how the clients run their companies, advising them on matters involving executive compensation, directorial appointments, financial reporting, and non-GAP financial measures. Odell is actively involved in the boardroom of major corporations, assisting them with cybersecurity protocols, crisis management, and managing activist shareholders. Grannis has a broad skill set and regularly advises clients on SEC and public disclosure obligations. Jeffrey Karpf is a commercially astute lawyer who utilizes a multidisciplinary approach in his governance work for clients such as Google. Lillian Tsu handles governance matters in multiple jurisdictions, demonstrating skill in handling proxy battlers, SEC reports, and risk management. Shuangjun Wang splits her focus between capital markets work and helping clients with their ESG strategy.