Michael Pearson > Clifford Chance LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Trusted by multiple premier lenders and sponsors for marquee projects around the world, Clifford Chance LLP is one of the strongest energy and infrastructure financing practices in the market. Clare Burgess, who is now both co-head of the Worldwide Projects group and co-head of the Energy sector, is a highly experienced finance practitioner who handles a range of international projects, spanning transport, social infrastructure, and renewables. Michael Pearson draws on his deep PFI/PPP knowledge to act on large-scale projects across EMEA, while Praveen Jagadish, also noted for his PFI/PPP expertise, advises in relation to novel funding models. Edward Bretherton’s practice focuses on procurement and construction related issues, and Bryony Theaker, who was promoted to partner in May 2024, works with lenders and sponsors involved in energy transition and digital infrastructure deals. Caireen McCluskey is sought out by lenders, procuring authorities and developers engaging with landmark projects across the wider EMEA region. Craig Nethercott – noted for his international projects work – joined from Latham & Watkins in September 2023.

Paul Carrington spearheads the agile team at Clifford Chance LLP, which consistently acts on the UK’s leading rail projects. It has a particular emphasis on financing and infrastructure work. As well as working on major UK-based rail transactions, it also regularly advises on significant deals involving both UK and cross-border elements. It works on behalf of and with rail infrastructure bodies, manufacturers, and rail operators. Michael Pearson advises on key rail infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally. Ranbir Hunjan is an important contact in the firm’s asset finance group, and has considerable knowledge of the rail industry. Dominic Watts has extensive experience across the rail sector.