David Pudge > Clifford Chance LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Clifford Chance LLP is highly regarded for being ‘exceptionally strong on governance and corporate advice for listed companies’. Its corporate governance offering includes compliance, regulatory and risk management mandates, as well as investigations. The practice is jointly headed by David Pudge, who excels in highly sensitive board-level corporate governance issues, and corporate crisis events expert Luke Tolaini. Further notable names in the practice include Steven Fox, who is extremely knowledgeable about public company-related law and regulation; Richard Crosby, who caters to large banks and other financial institutions; and Alanna Hunter, who is regularly called upon for advice on legal and regulatory requirements by boards and governance professionals.

Clifford Chance LLP‘s ‘diverse global team’ pulls together a strong offering with sweet spots including sustainability-linked bonds, ESG-related regulation and climate change-related litigation. Jeroen Ouwehand, who divides his time between London and Amsterdam, heads up the team. Praised for being ‘excellent in communication and collaboration’, he frequently leverages his contentious expertise when leading climate change litigations. Andrew Patterson is well-positioned to advise global companies on linking ESG measures and pay. Listed companies and financial institutions turn to David Pudge for advice on corporate governance. Deborah Zandstra has deep knowledge of capital markets mandates that combine ESG objectives and sovereign-related work.  Adam Hedley‘s broad environmental practice spans climate-related due diligence and voluntary carbon market trading. Strategic advice on business human rights is a practice strength for Anna Kirkpatrick. Corporate governance specialist Kate Norgett is a further name to note.

Counting FTSE 350 and Fortune 500 companies among its clients, the team at Clifford Chance LLP, described as responsive, diligent, calm and commercial’, regularly advises on takeovers, acquisitions and divestments. Drawing upon a deep bench of seasoned corporate lawyers, the practice assists clients across the healthcare, media, telecoms, oil and gas and banking sectors, in domestic and international matters. The team is jointly chaired by Melissa Fogarty and Nigel Wellings. A mix of blue-chip corporates, tech companies and financial services providers turn to Fogarty for her capabilities on a broad range of matters, while Wellings stands out for his expertise in the financial sector. Katherine Moir is noted for her specialism in complex cross-border public and private M&A, and David Pudge maintains a busy practice, advising clients on M&A, corporate governance issues, stock exchange matters and public takeovers. A host of corporates, investment banks and financial institutions turn to David Pudge for his expertise in public and private M&A, capital raisings and IPOs. Other notable individuals include  James Bole and Gareth Camp, who specialises in public bids, private acquisitions and disposals.

Counting FTSE 350 and Fortune 500 companies among its clients, the team at Clifford Chance LLP, described as responsive, diligent, calm and commercial’, regularly advises on takeovers, acquisitions and divestments. Drawing upon a deep bench of seasoned corporate lawyers, the practice assists clients across the healthcare, media, telecoms, oil and gas and banking sectors, in domestic and international matters. The team is jointly chaired by Melissa Fogarty and Nigel Wellings. A mix of blue-chip corporates, tech companies and financial services providers turn to Fogarty for her capabilities on a broad range of matters, while Wellings stands out for his expertise in the financial sector. Katherine Moir is noted for her specialism in complex cross-border public and private M&A, and David Pudge maintains a busy practice, advising clients on M&A, corporate governance issues, stock exchange matters and public takeovers. A host of corporates, investment banks and financial institutions turn to David Pudge for his expertise in public and private M&A, capital raisings and IPOs. Other notable individuals include  James Bole and Gareth Camp, who specialises in public bids, private acquisitions and disposals.