Cleary Gottlieb Hires Sebastian Alsheimer to Lead Shareholder Activism Defense Practice
DEFENSE
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has appointed Sebastian Alsheimer as partner to lead its shareholder activism defense practice, effective January. Previously with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Alsheimer defended clients like Autodesk and BlackLine against shareholder activists. This hire reflects a growing trend among law firms to bolster their capabilities in addressing shareholder activism.

Dec 30, 2025, 11:28 AM