Clifford Chance > Luxembourg, Luxembourg > Firm Profile
Clifford Chance Offices
10 BOULEVARD G.D. CHARLOTTE, BP
1011 LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg
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Luxembourg > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1
Clifford Chance provides a āhigh quality and responsive serviceā to a stellar roster of banking and funds clients providing or seeking finance to facilitate a range of transactions. The team is well-placed to advise on cross-border mandates by virtue of its vast international network but is also picking up an increased volume of work where Luxembourg law governs the contractual documentation between parties. In this regard, the āvery responsiveā Martin Wurth is noted for his fund financing prowess and regularly advises banks and borrowers on both syndicated and bilateral facilities. Steve Jacoby also provides ātop-notchāĀ advice on fund financing subscription and capital call facility agreements, as well as handling a considerable amount of fintech and acquisition finance mandates. Stefanie Ferring handles new money deals, refinancings and restructurings, with the real estate sector a particularly fertile source of work. Marc Mehlen rounds out the team at a leadership level and is noted for his capital markets prowess, particularly as it relates to securitisations and debt issuances.Practice head(s):
Steve Jacoby; Martin Wurth; Marc Mehlen; Stefanie Ferring
Other key lawyers:
Christian Kremer; Audrey Mucciante; Eimear OāDwyer; Adnes Muhovic; Udo Prinz; Boika Deleva; Yolanda Ghita-Blujdescu; Alexandre Sensi; Margaux Felix; Sadan Ramovic; Yi Wang; Sherazade Ould-Hocine
Testimonials
āThe team provides a high quality and responsive service.ā
āIt is a very strong and experienced team, especially in the fund finance sector. Their practice is backed up by an equally strong fund formation team, which makes them a go-to law firm in Luxembourg.ā
āVery good and knowledgeable partners working alongside talented associates. They are responsible and attentive to detail. They do not compromise with short cuts and help us mitigate our legal risks to a great extent.ā
āSteve Jacoby is top notch.ā
āMartin Wurth is very responsive and always available to answer questions, hands-on, shares his knowledge, has strong negotiating skills and has a very good legal expertise and industry knowledge in Luxembourg financing.ā
āMartin Wurth is probably the best and the most competent player here in Luxembourg in fund financing matters.ā
Key clients
BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV
MĆ¼nchener Hypothekenbank eG
EQT Infrastructure
Banco Santander
Prologis
Fonds de Garantie des DƩpƓts Luxembourg
Sixth Street Partners LLC
China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Luxembourg Branch
China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A.
ING
Fund Financing
HQLAx
Natixis
B2Holding ASA
European Investment Bank
ING Bank N.V.
Bayview Global Opportunities
Work highlights
- Advised BNP Paribas Fortis as documentation agent, joint co-ordinator and mandated lead arranger on ā¬750m revolving credit facilities agreement with swingline option for Encevo S.A., governed by Luxembourg law.
- Advised European Investment Bank on an issuance by the EIB of its first euro-denominated bond on a private blockchain.
- Advised a syndicate of international lenders on a Luxembourg law-governed ā¬440m green term loan facility for Warehouse De Pauw NV.
Luxembourg > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
The āresponsive and business focusedāĀ team at Clifford Chance has an excellent reputation among myriad domestic and international corporates and private equity sponsors, which are appreciative of its ability to combine in-depth local knowledge with an international mindset enhanced by the firmās global network. Combining strong financial services regulatory nous with significant corporate transactional sensibilities, senior partner Christian Kremer remains a popular choice among financial institutions and insurers on M&A matters. Saskia Myners also continues to impress since joining the firm in 2022 from PwC Legal Luxembourg, providing āefficient and very business focusedā advice to clients, particularly in the context of private equity and real estate transactions. Managing partner Katia GauzĆØs rounds out the offering at a partner level and co-heads the team alongside Kremer and Myners.Practice head(s):
Katia GauzĆØs; Christian Kremer; Saskia Myners
Other key lawyers:
Sascha Nolte; Dunja Pralong; Judit Stern; Simone Schmitt; Lauren Harris; Louis MamĆØre; FrĆ©dĆ©rique Davister; MĆ©lissa Kdyem; Nina AymĆ©; Megi Bllaca; Konrad Kanaan
Testimonials
āThe team is responsive and business focused.ā
āBesides the high quality of work provided, it is inspiring to work alongside a law firm that embodies diversity and focuses on technology at all levels.ā
āSaskia Myners is a highly qualified lawyer who stands out by being particularly approachable and having the ability to adapt quickly her teamās performance and strategy following the feedback provided.ā
āSaskia Myners is practical, efficient and very business focused with a keen eye for detail.ā
āGreat team, very trustworthy and responsive.ā
Key clients
Bayerische Versorgungskammer
Allianz Real Estate
TPG Rise Climate
Actis
Stirling Square Capital
Quilvest Wealth Management
Prologis
HG Capital
KKR
Partners Group
Amundi & Caceis
Cinven
Luxembourg Airport
Patrizia
Work highlights
- Advised Actis on the launch of its portfolio business Rezolv Energy, an independent clean energy and power producer into Central and South Eastern Europe.
- Advised Prologis on the ā¬1.58bn acquisition of a portfolio of 128 logistics facilities and six new developments from last-mile operator Crossbay.
- Advised AMUNDI and CACEIS on the strengthening of their strategic agreement to accelerate the development of B2B fund distribution platform Fund Channel.
Luxembourg > Dispute resolution Tier 1
With ādeep knowledge of the Luxembourg market and practices,ā and also benefiting from access to international know-how through the firmās global network, Clifford Chance provides a āhighly strategicāĀ service to clients engaged in complex domestic and cross-border disputes. The scope of the work is broad, cutting across many substantive areas of law including employment, IP and real estate, although a sizeable proportion of instructions relate to financial and shareholder disputes. The āvery experienced and knowledgeableā Albert Moro combines excellent legal know-how with an empathetic approach to dealing with clients, thereby providing āoutstandingāĀ representation before the domestic courts and in international arbitration. Ada Schmitt co-heads the team with Moro and is noted for her āstrong technical knowledge and clear strategic vision,ā including in relation to regulatory investigations and financial crime-related work.Practice head(s):
Albert Moro; Ada Schmitt
Other key lawyers:
SĆ©bastien Schmitz; Alma Custovic; Laurent Dimmer; Fanny Gabaudan
Testimonials
āThe well-established practice in Luxembourg has a global view and great advising capacity.ā
āThe team has strong technical knowledge and a clear strategic view to conduct cases.ā
āThe team is responsive and available. They have deep knowledge of the Luxembourg market and practices, which has been very helpful.ā
āAda Schmitt is very responsive and follows all files personally.ā
āAda Schmitt and Fanny Gabaudan have a strong technical knowledge and clear strategic vision.ā
āThe outstanding Albert Moro is very experienced and knowledgeable.ā
āAlbert Moro has vast experience in this area and is recognised by his peers.ā
āAlbert Moro stands head and shoulder above the rest of his peers. He is not only an exceptional lawyer on the knowledge and quality side, but also an exceptional lawyer in giving comfort and support to his client.ā
Luxembourg > Fintech Tier 1
Leaning into deep industry knowledge both locally and internationally, as well as benefiting from strong relationships with regulators, Clifford Chance is able to provide āhigh-quality advice and tailor made solutionsā to traditional financial services clients and fintech providers across a range of major transformational projects across key areas including digital assets, blockchain, payments, AI, data, fund tech, cyber and insurtech. Banking and finance co-head Steve Jacoby is central to much of the key work in the space, including his recent landmark advice to European Investment Bank (EIB) on the issuance of its first euro-denominated digital bond on a private blockchain. The firmās multi-disciplinary approach also leads to a significant amount of funds and corporate-related fintech work, including in the context of M&A in the space.Practice head(s):
Steve Jacoby; Christian Kremer; Katia GauzĆØs; Albert Moro; Oliver Zwick; Udo Prinz; Boika Deleva
Other key lawyers:
Louis MamĆØre; Charles Henri Laevens
Testimonials
āThey are experts at handling complex, unprecedented, innovative operations by offering high-quality advice and tailor made solutions.ā
āExtremely efficient and proactive associates with a can-do approach and great problem-solving skills. Collaborative, commercial and experienced partners.ā
āThe team has the excellent level of expertise in the subject.ā
āI would like to point out the high level of professionalism of Udo Prinz and Boika Deleva, who were leading the file.ā
āCan-do attitude at all times, experience brought to us without asking at times. A fantastic team.ā
Key clients
FIS
European Investment Bank
ING Bank N.V.
HQLAx
The LHoFT Foundation
Re:cap Technologies
Various clients
Operators of DLT platforms for issuance and custody of securities
Alter Domus
Work highlights
- Advised fintech provider FIS on the transfer of the Registrar and Transfer Agency function in relation to the Luxembourg funds of Franklin Templeton from the FT Lux super manco to Virtus the Lux subsidiary of FIS.
- Advised the European Investment Bank on the issuance of its first euro-denominated digital bond on a private blockchain.
- Advised HQLAX and Deutsche Bƶrse on their jointly developed distributed ledger technology solution for frictionless collateral swaps in the securities lending market, enabling market participants to transfer ownership of securities seamlessly across disparate collateral pools at precise moments in time.
Luxembourg > Investment funds Tier 1
The 'responsive and solutions-oriented'Ā team at Clifford Chance is best known for its sponsor-side work within the alternative investment fund space, where it is particularly well-placed to advise on cross-border structures and raising capital from global investors, by dint of its extensive international network. Paul Van den Abeele is well-versed at structuring real estate, private equity, credit and infrastructure funds; he recently worked alongside the Beijing office to assist SINO-CEEF Capital Management Company in the establishment of a fund in Luxembourg focusing on investments in Central and Eastern Europe. As well as handing retail and private fund structuring, Emmanuel-FrĆ©dĆ©ric Henrion is noted for his overarching regulatory prowess, which has recently been acknowledged by the Commission for the Supervision of the Financial Sector when it asked him to join its fund advisory committee. Kristof Meynaerts 'stands out for his passion for client service and the drive that he provides to his projects',Ā both on the sponsor and investor side. Maren Stadler-Tjan oversees ESG-related mandates such as carbon credit funds, while Luxembourg and German-qualified counsel Christian Lennig Ā excels at advising on fund structures launched by clients based in Germany.Practice head(s):
Paul Van den Abeele; Kristof Meynaerts; Maren Stadler-Tjan; Emmanuel-FrƩdƩric Henrion; Oliver Zwick
Other key lawyers:
Christian Lennig; Bart Denys; Peter Audesirk; Severina KƤppeli; Anne-Lise Vandevoir; Robyn Deller; Charlotte Reynders; ZoƩ Bofferding; Florie-Anne Gonera; Brecht Smeets; Raphael SomƩ; CƩline Vignoble
Testimonials
āThe team is responsive and solutions oriented.āĀ
āFrom our perspective as investment fund manager dealing frequently with cross-border fund set-ups, the strong collaboration of Clifford Chance Luxembourgās investment fund practice with their offices in Frankfurt, London and New York is what sets this firm apart and provides us and our clients with first-class legal and structuring services.ā
āChristian Lennig is our go-to-contact with regard to fund structures launched on behalf of Germany-based clients, we value Christianās reliability and competence on matters of Luxembourg fund regulations.ā
āKristof Meynaerts stands out for his passion for client service and the drive that he provides to his projects.ā
Key clients
ICBCās SINO-CEEF
Octopus Energy
Avega Fund Services
Three Hills Capital Partners
CBRE
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Climate Asset Management
Manulife
Credit Suisse Asset Management
Fidelity Information Systems ā FIS
UniCredit
Axa
Schroders
AltamarCAM
Work highlights
- Advised SINO-CEEF Capital Management Company on the establishment of SINO-CEE Fund II in Luxembourg.
- Advised Octopus Energy Group on the establishment of three new unregulated funds, to be open-end or closed-end depending on the investors targeted and the fundās strategies.
- Advised CBRE Investment Management on the setup of its ā¬2.7bn European logistics fund, known as Europe Logistics Partners.
Luxembourg > Private equity Tier 1
Leveraging its global international network and full-service offering, the āvery professional and knowledgeableāĀ team at Clifford Chance provides āpragmatic, efficient and business-focused adviceā to a variety of major sponsors, including Permira, Cinven and Partners Group, on high-profile multi-jurisdictional transactions on both the buy and sell side. Appreciated for her āability to think outside-the-boxā, dual Luxembourg and UK-qualified partner Saskia Myners has āa sound knowledge of the market and its actorsā, working on large-scale LBO transactions as well as growth finance mandates.Ā Christian Kremer and Katia GauzĆØs co-head the overarching corporate team, with GauzĆØs recently active on a number of major energy-related transactions for private equity sponsors.Practice head(s):
Katia GauzĆØs; Christian Kremer
Other key lawyers:
Saskia Myners; Oliver Zwick; Paul Van den Abeele; Emmanuel-FrĆ©dĆ©ric Henrion; Kristof Meynaerts; Maren Stadler-Tjan; Sascha Nolte; Dunja Pralong-Damjanovic; Judit Stern; Simone Schmitt; Lauren Harris; Christian Lennig; Bart Denys; Peter Audesirk; Severina KƤppeli; Louis MamĆØre; FrĆ©dĆ©rique Davister; MĆ©lissa Kdyem; Nina AymĆ©; Megi Bllaca; Konrad Kanaan
Testimonials
āThe team is very professional and knowledgeable.ā
āThe team provides pragmatic, efficient and business-focussed advice.ā
āSaskia Myners is close to her clients, dedicated and thinks outside of the box.ā
āSaskia Myners gets things done and has a sound knowledge of the market and its actors. She has her clientsā interests at heart and with her no-nonsense approach provides the steadfast support needed in complex transactions.ā
Key clients
Global Infrastructure Partners
Bayerische Versorgungskammer
Permira
TPG Rise Climate
Actis
Stirling Square Capital
EQT
Prologis
HG Capital
KKR
Blackrock
CVC Capital Partners
Cinven
Partners Group
Work highlights
- Advised Stirling Square Capital Partners, a leading pan-European mid-market private equity firm, on an agreement with Eurofins Scientific to acquire Eurofins Digital Testing in a primary transaction.
- Advising a consortium led by KKR and also consisting of Teslin on the public offer for all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in Accell Group.
- Advised Partners Group on its recent transaction to increase its equity stake in Swiss watchmaker Breitling.
Luxembourg > Tax Tier 1
Often working alongside complementary practice areas, as well as practitioners across the firmās global network of offices, Clifford Chance's teamĀ is best-suited to tax structuring advice on cross-border finance and corporate transactions, where it is noted for its ability to provide āpragmatic and precise adviceā. Practice head Geoffrey Scardoni, who is recognised as āone of the most knowledgeable tax lawyers in Luxembourgā, takes the lead on most of this work and is noted in particular for funds work (where he also adds value through his involvement in lobbying groups) and financial services clients, which he advises on tax implications across a range of financial products.Practice head(s):
Geoffrey Scardoni
Other key lawyers:
Maxime Budzin; Josselin Badoc
Testimonials
āIt is very strong at handling investment fund tax structuring.ā
āThey are capable of providing up-to-date, pragmatic and precise advice.ā
āGeoffrey Scardoni is one of the most knowledgeable tax lawyers in Luxembourg, in particular he is one of a few tax lawyers to have a deep knowledge of corporate and regulatory matters.ā
āGeoffrey Scardoni is a stellar tax adviser. He is able to understand the overarching principles of our risk-based approach and to provide advice taking into account parameters that go beyond pure tax considerations. He is efficient, knows the market practice and anticipates potential jurisprudence changes.ā
Key clients
SINO-CEEF Capital Management
TotalEnergies
Luxembourg Airport
Allianz Real Estate
Bayerische Versorgungskammer
Luxembourg VAT authorities
Schroder Aida
Eurobank
Three Hills Capital Partners
Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure Co. Ltd.
BofA Securities Europe SA, HSBC Continental Europe, Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. and MUFG Securities (Europe) N.V.
Neuwup 1 S.Ć r.l. and Neuwup 3 S.Ć r.l. (Signature Capital group)
Work highlights
- Advised SINO-CEEF on the establishment of Luxembourg investment platforms for the purpose of acquiring a wide range of investments in Europe.
- Advised TotalEnergies on its exclusive negotiations with Canadian convenience store leader Alimentation Couche-Tard regarding TotalEnergiesā retail networks in four European countries.
- Advised Allianz Real Estate GmbH on the establishment of its new joint venture with leading European residential real estate company Heimstaden Bostad.
Luxembourg > Employment Tier 2
āVery dedicated to its clients,ā which include numerous funds, banks and insurance companies, Clifford Chance provides āflexible and responsiveā advice across a range of discrete employment issues, as well as in the context of employment support to transactions handled by the firmās corporate and real estate teams The āhighly responsiveā Albert Moro is āa very experienced negotiator,ā whose expertise spans both litigation and advisory work, including as it relates to redundancies and reorganisations, and defending employers against harassment and discrimination claims. Ada Schmitt co-heads the team alongside Moro that also includes āvery strongāĀ senior associate John Ted.Practice head(s):
Albert Moro; Ada Schmitt
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
āThe team is very dedicated to its clients and provides very flexible and responsive.ā
āThe team members know, what they are talking about. You get clear answers without any ā..if this then that, maybeā¦āYou get all possible alternatives for your specific situation, but you get ONE answer.ā
āClifford Chance provides excellent advice not only on legal matters, but also provides effective and valuable assistance in negotiating tactics. Also, they are able to work in several languages with no compromises whatsoever on quality, responsiveness and speed.ā
āAlbert Moro is highly responsive, very experienced negotiator, perfectly fluent orally and in writing in several languages.ā
āJohn Ted is a very strong professional and his advice is always very useful for our business.ā
Key clients
TotalEnergies Marketing Luxembourg
Work highlights
- Advised TotalEnergies on its exclusive negotiations with Alimentation Couche-Tard for the setting up of a partnership in Belgium and Luxembourg and the sale of its retail networks in Germany and the Netherlands.
Luxembourg > Insurance Tier 2
Tapping into āexcellent industry knowledgeāĀ and working in a co-ordinated fashion with accomplished corporate, banking and capital markets practices, both in Luxembourg as well as across the vast network of firmwide offices, Clifford Chance is particularly skilled at handling big-ticket transactional work in the sector.Ā Udo Prinzās experience in insurance regulation,Ā coupled with his āadditional expertise in other fields of lawā, means he isĀ āan excellent choice for M&A work in the insurance sectorā. Team head Christian Kremer is also recommended.Practice head(s):
Christian Kremer
Other key lawyers:
Ada Schmitt; Udo Prinz; Isadora Rousselle
Testimonials
āThey have excellent industry knowledge and legal expertise. Very helpful network across jurisdictions.ā
āChristian Kremer has this ability to understand our needs intuitively and translates it to practical and straightforward advice.ā
āUdo Prinz is an undisputed expert on insurance regulation. His understanding of, and experience in, the insurance business and his additional expertise in other fields of law make him an excellent choice for M&A work in the insurance sector.ā
Key clients
AXA
Premia
Large European Insurance group
Major international insurance group
Luxembourg insurance group
Large international insurance group
Global Private Equity Asset Manager
A leading global e-commerce company
Major international insurance company
International specialty insurer
FIA, Inc (global trade organization for the futures, options and centrally cleared derivatives markets)
International Capital Markets Association (ICMA) / International Securities Lending Association (ISLA)
Luxembourg reinsurance company
Leading international asset management group
Large European Bank
Large American Bank
Work highlights
- Assisted a large international insurance company with the acquisition of a Luxembourg insurance undertaking which is active in multiple jurisdictions.
- Advising a major global private equity asset manager regarding the investment eligibility and requirements for Luxembourg unit-linked life insurance contracts, in relation to investments in Luxembourg real estate funds promoted by the client, and assisting with negotiation of contracts with Luxembourg life insurers.
- Advised a major insurance and reinsurance group with Luxembourg-licensed (re)insurance undertakings, UCITS and investment firm presence in relation to its group cash management operations.
Luxembourg > IP and IT Tier 2
Overseen by litigator Albert Moro and led on a day-to-day basis by the āfriendly and always availableā senior associate Charles-Henri Laevens, Clifford Chance handles a range of IP, IT and data protection work, primarily for clients within the asset management and financial services sectors. As part of his wide-ranging banking practice, Steve Jacoby has become increasingly active in the fintech space, gaining particular insight into developments and trends through his involvement with the LHoFT Foundation, Luxembourgās dedicated fintech centre.Practice head(s):
Albert Moro
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
āI understand that the IP and IT practice does not limit itself to purely IP and IT questions. They seem to support other teams with regulatory, civil law and perhaps other questions as well.ā
āI had a very positive experience working with Charles-Henri Laevens. He tackled a complicated regulatory/Lux civil law question for us. His advice for us was extensive (providing all the necessary details) and on point (he knew to position himself). He was friendly and always available. The billing process was smooth and swift.ā
Key clients
FIS/Virtus
Investment Funds
The LHoFT Foundation
Banks, asset managers, investment funds and other financial institutions
Lux-Airport
Octopus
Teylor
Work highlights
- Advising Fortune 500 fintech provider FIS on the transfer of the registrar and transfer agency function in relation to the Luxembourg funds of Franklin Templeton, from the FT Lux super Manco to Virtus, the Lux subsidiary of FIS.
- Advising Octopus Energy Group, Britainās fifth largest energy supplier, on the data protection aspects of its fund structure and how to best approach investors with regards to the processing of their personal data.
- Advised Lux Airport on the development of the Skypark Business Center, including advising on the data protection aspects of the project and negotiating agreements with IT service providers.
Luxembourg > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Combining ādeep real estate and local market knowledgeā, as well as drawing upon international know-how and best practice, Clifford Chance is particularly well-placed to advise international funds and developers across a broad range of major Luxembourg-based development projects, hotels, commercial and office buildings, and co-living projects. Recently promoted to senior counsel, SĆ©bastien Schmitz has broad coverage across the sector, and regularly provides advice on sale and lease agreements for office and residential properties, as well as for Belgian developers on Luxembourg real estate projects. Schmitz heads the team alongside Albert Moro.Practice head(s):
Albert Moro; SĆ©bastien Schmitz
Other key lawyers:
Alma Custovic; Elena Zinovieva
Testimonials
āThey combine deep real estate and local market knowledge.ā
āThe team provides pragmatic and succinct advice.ā
Key clients
Societe de lāAeroport de Luxembourg S.A. (Lux-Airport)
TotalEnergies
ICN Developement
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
Grossfeld PAP S.A. SICAV-RAIF
MĆ¼nchener Hypothekenbank EG
Work highlights
- Advised LuxAirport on the installation of a famous brand hotel belonging to Marriott International group, āMoxy Hotel Luxembourg Airportā within the future Skypark Business Center.
- Advising Abu Dhabi Investment Authority on various legal aspects linked to the development of one of the current most significant development projects in Luxembourg, the so-called āPlace de lāEtoileā in Luxembourg city centre.
- Advised TotalEnergies on its exclusive negotiations with Alimentation Couche-Tard for the setup of a partnership in Belgium and Luxembourg and the sale of its retail networks in Germany and the Netherlands.
Clifford Chance > Firm Profile
The firm: Clifford Chance is one of the worldās pre-eminent law firms, with significant depth and range of resources across five continents. As a single, fully integrated, global partnership, it prides itself on its approachable, collegial and team-based way of working. The firm always strives to exceed the expectations of its clients, which include corporates from all the commercial and industrial sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and not-for-profit organisations. It provides them with the highest quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firmās global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Types of work undertaken
Capital markets: the capital markets practice concentrates on securities transactions and other products sold into the capital markets. The practice is founded on a full-service US and UK securities law capability, complemented by local securities law expertise in each of the key financial centres. It provides practical, integrated legal advice covering the full spectrum of global capital raising activities including public and private domestic and international offerings of traditional debt and equity securities as well as convertible and other derivative and structured securities.
Corporate: the corporate practice handles some of the worldās largest and most complex M&A transactions. It combines global transaction capability with a full service of English, US and civil law expertise in the key financial centres across Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific. In addition to mainstream M&A, the firm also encompasses leading specialist practices in: commercial contracts, competition and antitrust, communications, energy, healthcare, financial institutions, funds, investment banking, insurance, media and technology, and private equity.
Finance: Clifford Chanceās finance practice is the leading international finance practice of any law firm. The practice provides highly commercial and practical advice across the full spectrum of financial products including syndicated lending and leveraged and acquisition finance, asset finance, derivative products, project finance, financial regulatory, insolvency, restructuring and structured finance.
Litigation, dispute resolution and risk management: the firm has experience in virtually all segments of the business and financial markets across multiple jurisdictions. The lawyers work with clients to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively ā whether through arbitration, litigation or other techniques.
Real estate: Clifford Chanceās leading real estate practice offers UK, European, Asian and US real estate capability. The practice advises the real estate industryās leading players on the entire property ālife-cycleā from the initial acquisition, development, leasing, joint venturing and financing through to the final exit, as well as tax structuring, PFI/PPP, corporate outsourcing, planning, environment and litigation.
Tax, pensions, employment and incentives: Clifford Chance has one of the worldās largest international tax groups within a single law firm. The firm is uniquely placed to provide leading edge advice to clients, and the practice is structured on an integrated global basis. Local tax groups within the practice work closely with areas such as securitisation, securities, M&A, corporate restructuring, private equity, real estate and funds.
The pan-European VAT group advises on all areas of VAT and has particular strength advising on novel and complex issues in the structured finance, financial services, corporate finance and real estate sectors.
The team of experienced employment, employee benefits, ERISA, immigration and pensions specialists work with clients from a wide range of sectors to address local and cross-border issues.
International offices:Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Bangkok, Barcelona, Beijing, Brussels, Bucharest, Casablanca, Dubai, DĆ¼sseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Jakarta*, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Moscow, Munich, New York, Paris, Perth, Prague, Rome, SĆ£o Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Warsaw, Washington, D.C., Riyadh**
*Linda Widyati & Partners in association with Clifford Chance
**Clifford Chance has a co-operation agreement with Abuhimed Alsheikh Alhagbani Law Firm in Riyadh
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