Cleary Gottlieb Said to Plan Silicon Valley Office for Tech Work

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is planning a new office in Silicon Valley, according to people familiar with the effort, as it joins Wall Street rivals in pursuing growth from the technology sector.

The firm is targeting merger and acquisition dealmakers to help it start the Northern California office in the coming weeks or months, the people said. Cleary has been considering the move for at least a year, they said.

Northern California has been one of the hottest markets for lawyers, attracting a number of elite M&A law firms in recent years. Despite fierce competition for talent and a ...