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Clifford Chance Offices
2001 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON DC 20006-1001
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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United States > Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense
United States > Finance > Project finance
A key destination for DFIs and ECAs looking to invest in Latin America and the United States, Clifford Chance handles infrastructure and energy projects ranging from the anticipated acquisition of a biomanufacturing facility in Massachusetts to the financing of a renewable diesel and jet fuel refinery facility in Paraguay. Lori Ann Bean heads the project finance team; she has significant experience of working with international agency lenders and recently advised the DFC on their guarantee of bonds for sustainable infrastructure in Rio de Janeiro. Fabricio Longhin is a Latin America specialist who recently advised Proparco and the FDN on a loan destined for the purchase of 406 electric buses in Bogota. Jessica Springsteen is experienced in renewable energy financings and recently advised European lenders on the financing of a supply chain for the offshore wind sector in New Jersey. Further recommended is Alberto Haito who frequently leads on energy and infrastructure matters in Colombia. All named lawyers are based in Washington DC.
Practice head(s):
Lori Ann Bean
Other key lawyers:
Fabricio Longhin; Catherine McCarthy; Jessica Springsteen; Alberto Haito; Peter Hughes; Patricio Abal; Luis Clouet
Testimonials
‘Relevant deal experience, adaptation capability to new issues and customer focus.’
Key clients
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC, previously known as OPIC)
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Build America Bureau of the U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of Energy
Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
KfW – the German Development Bank
EKF – Denmark’s Export Credit Agency
CAF – Development Bank of Latin America
Proparco – the French development bank
SACE
Hermes
Corporación Financiera de Desarrollo S.A. (Cofide)
Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN)
Work highlights
- Advised the US Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office on a $504.4m loan guarantee for the Advanced Clean Energy Storage Project.
- Advising on the launch of “HyDeal North America”, a consultation platform with the aim to build supply chains that deliver green hydrogen at US$1.50/kg by 2030.
- Advised several financial institutions providing €350m financing for the construction of a mega cruise terminal at PortMiami.
Latin America: International firms > International arbitration Tier 4
Clifford Chance‘s connections to multinationals and their Latin American subsidiaries, along with Latin American corporates, provides the basis for a thriving international arbitration practice. The group routinely handles cases from Mexico down to Argentina, and demonstrates an especially strong record in energy and construction cases. It frequently represents clients in international arbitrations relating to EPC and RPC contracts, oil and gas pipelines, power plants, mining and concession contracts. Active on cases throughout the region (including those in the construction, infrastructure, energy, and oil and gas sectors), Washington DC-based José García Cueto has all the hallmarks of an emerging star. While only promoted to the partnership in mid-2022, he is already something of a client favourite (‘a rising star’, ‘a crack’, ‘outstanding work’) and is highlighted for his management of audiences, strategy design and anticipation of his counterparts’ movements. Key associate support in the ‘young but experienced team’, comes from multilingual Paris-based senior Marie-Isabelle Delleur, and intermediates Florencia Bohl and Hernan Chiriboga in DC. The team was strengthened further in September 2023 with the hire of associate Pablo Mori - formerly of GST.Practice head(s):
Robert Houck; José Ignacio García Cueto
Testimonials
‘The lawyers are extremely energetic, specialised and experts in dealing with international arbitrations of all kinds.’
‘Desire to obtain the best possible result for the client.’
‘Clifford Chance’s international arbitration team is dynamic and sophisticated. Unlike their competitors, they are proactive and know how to manage costs and time well. They have a truly Latin American team – which allows them to understand the needs of their clients.’
‘The biggest plus is that they are lawyers of Hispanic American origin with a clear and defined client focus. José García Cueto is one of the best lawyers I have ever seen. He presents clear and convincing arguments and is an excellent interrogator.’
‘The international arbitration team is a legal team that you want to have on your side. They have great legal knowledge. They project good strategies. They are fulfilled in terms of delivery. It is felt that they give their all in the arbitrations in which we have worked together. In addition, they are always available to the client for any questions, even if they were different from what is being discussed.’
‘José García Cueto is a crack. One of the best arbitration experts. His ability to design strategies and anticipate the movements of the opponents in arbitration gives us the security of having the best legal defence. His legal and market knowledge is the best I have seen in the field of international arbitration.’
‘A brilliant team.’
‘The work of José García is outstanding.’
Key clients
Odebrecht Latinvest
Enel Fortuna
Enel Colombia
Consorcio Copán
OEC
Ingeniería Estrella
Yura Inversiones Bolivia
Sociedad Boliviana de Cemento
Enel Green Power Costa Rica
Doups Holdings
Work highlights
- Represented a Luxembourg investor in a $1.6bn ICSID arbitration, concerning the termination of a pipeline concession.
- Represented Enel Fortuna in an ICSID dispute with the Republic of Panama regarding its investment in the energy sector.
- Advised ESSA2 and Enel Green Power Costa Rica in an ICSID dispute against Costa Rica related to the expropriation of its energy investments.
United States > Antitrust > Merger control Tier 4
Clifford Chance combines institutional relationships with major businesses and private equity funds as merger counsel with high-profile hired gun instructions from key names in fields such as healthcare, education, and consumer goods, handling cross-border strategic merger clearances as well as DOJ and FTC investigations and related litigation, with standout capabilities in acting for third parties objecting to proposed mergers and advising on multijurisdictional approvals for transactions in healthcare and life sciences. In a major development for the team, Leigh Oliver arrived from Hogan Lovells US LLP in March 2022, and promptly successfully represented UnitedHealth Group in its acquisition of Change Healthcare, a $13bn deal that faced significant scrutiny from the Antitrust Division and state attorneys general, while HSR specialist Brian Concklin was promoted to partner in May 2022. The team is led by former acting Assistant Attorney General Sharis Pozen, who has also held senior antitrust positions at the FTC and in-house, and specialises in complex merger litigation, and Timothy Cornell, a key name for multijurisdictional clearances processes and investigations. Former DOJ official Peter Mucchetti is also a key team member, with expertise in healthcare and consumer goods mandates. All lawyers mentioned are in Washington DC.Practice head(s):
Timothy Cornell; Sharis Pozen
Other key lawyers:
Brian Concklin; Leigh Oliver; Peter Muchetti
Key clients
General Electric
Philip Morris International
Stephen King
UnitedHealth Group
Oracle
CVC Capital Partners
Partners Group
BMO Capital Markets Corp. (Bank of Montreal)
ICBC Standard Bank Plc.
Informa PLC
Royal DSM
Recordati
State University of New York
Hitachi Rail (“Hitachi”)
Epic Games
Orthofix Medical Inc.
Adobe
Snap
Roku
Mondelez
Work highlights
- Advised General Electric with regards to AerCap Holdings N.V.’s (AerCap) acquisition of GE Capital Aviation Services business (GECAS).
- Advised Philip Morris International (“PMI”) on its cash tender offer of Swedish Match AB.
- Advised Philip Morris International on responding to third-party document and deposition subpoenas issued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
United States > Dispute resolution > International arbitration Tier 4
Split between its Washington DC and New York platforms, Clifford Chance's US international arbitration team additionally utilizes the firm's extensive global footprint to frequently link up with specialists in London, Paris, Madrid and Hong Kong. The group continues to act on a growing volume of investor-state cases for major corporations–with a particular focus on Latin America-related work–while it also houses a robust commercial arbitration practice. In Washington DC, newly promoted partner José García Cueto is 'detail-oriented, strategic, objective and straightforward'; he is recommended for his experience in Latin America-related cases. New York-based Anthony Candido is noted for his track record in commercial arbitration.Practice head(s):
José García Cueto
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We recommend the firm for its knowledge, accessibility and efficiency.’
‘José García Cueto is detail-oriented, strategic, objective and straightforward.‘
‘Good rates. Efficiency.‘
‘José García Cueto is the best attorney of their generation: fast, accurate and convincing. He is very young and he is already partner and leading the LATAM arbitration practice in Clifford Chance.’
Key clients
Odebrecht Latinvest S.À.R.L.
Crocus Nano Electronics
Enel Fortuna, S.A.
Ingeniería Estrella, S.A.
OEC, S.A.
Steag GmbH
Grupo Gloria
Shell
EDF International
Enel Colombia S.A. (formerly ESSA2 SpA) and Enel Green Power Costa Rica S.A.
Work highlights
- Representing a Luxembourg investor in a $1.8bn ICSID arbitration investment claim concerning the termination of a pipeline concession.
- Representing Enel Fortuna in an ICSID arbitration with the Republic of Panama regarding its investment in the energy sector.
- Representing ESSA2 SpA and Enel Green Power Costa Rica in an ICSID dispute against Costa Rica relating to investment treaty violations.
United States > Energy > Renewable/alternative power Tier 4
Clifford Chance is sought out by domestic and international clients, such as Build America Bureau of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Hermes and KfW, for advice on a range of matters in the renewable energy sector, with a strong focus on cross-border transactions involving the Latin American market. Head of the team Lori Ann Bean is recommended for her work on the development of cross-border energy and infrastructure projects. Counsel Fabricio Longhin is also equipped to handle the full range of project development, including bidding strategy, contract negotiations, project financing and dispute resolution procedures. Financing experts Jessica Springsteen and Alberto Haito, who is admitted to practice in New York and Peru, are also recommended. Alexander Leff joined the New York office in April 2022 from Sive, Paget & Riesel, PC and is well-versed in project finance and tax, with focus on tax equity transactions. All mentioned lawyers are based in Washington D.C., unless stated otherwise.Practice head(s):
Lori Ann Bean
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Customer focus, and solution focus.’
Key clients
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Build America Bureau of the U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of Energy
Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
KfW – the German Development Bank
EKF – Denmark’s Export Credit Agency
CAF – Development Bank of Latin America
Proparco – the French development bank
SACE
Hermes
Corporación Financiera de Desarrollo S.A. (Cofide)
Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN)
Work highlights
- Advised the US Department of Energy Loan Programs Office (DOE LPO) on a US$102.1 million loan to Syrah Technologies, LLC for the expansion of a facility producing material used in batteries for electric vehicles.
- Advised the US Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (DOE LPO) on a US$504.4 million loan guarantee for the Advanced Clean Energy Storage (“ACES”) Project, an innovative clean hydrogen production and storage facility capable of providing long-term seasonal energy storage.
- Advised Capital Dynamics on the lift-out of certain U.S. clean energy infrastructure (CEI) funds by APG, California State Teachers’ Retirement System, and a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and the transfer of assets held by such funds to the consortium of investors.
United States > International Trade > Customs, export controls and economic sanctions Tier 5
Lawyers at Clifford Chance ‘focus on the opportunity not the threat’. A growing force in the field, the international trade, regulatory and enforcement practice specializes in defending domestic and multinational corporations in government investigations arising from US economic sanctions and export control programs. George Kleinfeld co-heads the Washington DC-based team and frequently appears before OFAC, and other agencies, in enforcement and regulatory proceedings. Global risk specialist David DiBari co-leads a ‘practical and responsive’ group that also includes Renée Latour and trial lawyer Joshua Berman.
Practice head(s):
David DiBari; George Kleinfeld
Other key lawyers:
Renée Latour; Joshua Berman; Holly Bauer
Testimonials
‘The team is very competent; lawyers focus on the opportunity not the threat. It is probably one of the best firms I’ve worked in this field.’
‘Incredibly knowledgeable, practical, and responsive.’
‘Clifford Chance’s team international trade practice is very responsive. Looks for, and finds, pragmatic solutions.’
‘Renée Latour and associate Holly Bauer are both very proactive; quickly make a thorough analysis, find pragmatic solutions and help to get these implemented smoothly. Propose how to handle matters to ensure compliance, while also getting the transaction done quickly, without unnecessary delay.’
Key clients
Swedbank AB
London Metal Exchange
UniCredit
Capital Dynamics
Work highlights
- Conducted a broad investigation stemming from allegations that customers of Swedbank’s Baltic subsidiaries had facilitated money laundering.
- Advised Capital Dynamics on the lift-out of certain US clean energy infrastructure funds by APG, California State Teachers’ Retirement System, and a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
- Advised a large global product manufacturer in conducting a DOJ and OFAC investigation into an India-based joint venture partner for alleged violations of North Korean sanctions.
Latin America: International firms > Banking and finance
Clifford Chance houses a fully-rounded Latin America banking and finance practice. It is particularly noted for energy and infrastructure finance, and holds excellent connections to multilateral agencies (MLAs), export credit agencies (ECAs) and development finance institutions (DFIs), primarily through its Washington DC office. IDB Invest, IFC and Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional are amongst its key clients. The firm also has key banking and finance practitioners in its New York, Sao Paulo and Madrid offices. Key markets for the team include Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, Peru and Colombia. It has also made a considerable impression on smaller markets such as El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama. Along with new money lending, the firm has an established record in major debt restructurings, especially in the aviation sector. Sustainability-linked financings are another forte, while it has made further inroads in acquisition finance, notably advising the lenders, issuing banks and hedge providers on the $1.2bn equivalent multi-tranche and dual-currency financing for Sociedad Transmisora Metropolitana’s acquisition of the entire stake in Enel Transmisión Chile. Fabricio Longhin has an outstanding reputation in the market, representing agencies, development banks and commercial lenders, amongst others, while partners Jessica Springsteen, Lori Bean and senior counsel Catherine McCarthy are also intensely focused on Latin America. New York partner Douglas Deutsch is noted for debt restructurings. Counsel Alberto Haito is another impressive practitioner. All named individuals are based in Washington DC unless stated otherwise.Practice head(s):
Fabricio Longhin
Testimonials
‘Experience, availability and support; we’d recommend Alberto Haito and Andres Berry.‘
‘In addition to the experience, the collaboration and support that the firm offers in the transactions in which it has acted as advisor is noteworthy. They stand out considerably for the solidity and clarity with which they present their positions and arguments, as well as the review and delivery times of reviewed documents.‘
Key clients
IDB Invest
IFC
Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional
Banco Santander
Scotiabank
SMBC
AES
Credivalores-Crediservicios
US Ex-Im Bank
JPMorgan
Deutsche Bank
Citibank
Corporación Andina de Fomento
Proparco
Klabin
Work highlights
- Advised the lenders, issuing banks and hedge providers on the $1.2bn equivalent multi-tranche and dual-currency financing provided to Sociedad Transmisora Metropolitana for the acquisition of the entire stake in Enel Transmisión Chile.
- Advised a syndicate of lenders, including Scotiabank and SMBC, as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners, as well as Bank of China (Panama), Citibank and Banco de Sabadell (Miami) in connection with a syndicated $509m multiple draw term loan facility for Grupo Energía Bogota.
- Advised IDB Invest and Bancolombia in connection with a COP656bn multi-tranche and multi-currency financing to developer Solarpack to finance solar PV projects in Colombia.
Latin America: International firms > Projects and energy
Clifford Chance has a large team of Latin America specialists, which has built close connections to multilateral agencies and development banks, commercial banks and sponsors. It remains noted for its energy and infrastructure work in Colombia, although it has extensive geographic coverage, including projects and energy transactions in the Dominican Republic, Chile, Brazil, Uruguay and Ecuador. The firm has a history of advising on large conventional project financings, and has built its presence in project and infrastructure bonds. It is also at the forefront of green bonds and sustainability-linked financings. Moreover, it has earned accolades for its work in infrastructure financings, including toll roads, metro lines, mass transportation systems and port projects. The practice group is also increasing prominent in renewables, including solar and wind. Fabricio Longhin is a major name in energy and infrastructure projects, advising a range of multilateral lenders, commercial banks, sponsors and investors; he is a recognised force in Colombia infrastructure and renewables projects, along with major projects and energy transactions elsewhere in Latin America. Lori Ann Bean is also noted for representing development finance institutions (DFIs), export credit agencies (ECAs) and commercial banks on Latin America energy and infrastructure projects. New York partner Hugo Triaca provides further expertise in bond-driven financings and hybrid securities transactions, including green bonds and ESG-linked offerings. Jessica Springsteen and senior counsel Catherine McCarthy are also key figures in the team, along with counsel Alberto Haito. The launch of a Houston office, which included the hire of upstream oil-and-gas specialist David Sweeney from Akin in June 2023, has deepened the firm’s Latin America energy credentials. All named individuals are based in Washington DC unless stated otherwise.Practice head(s):
Fabricio Longhin
Testimonials
‘Clifford Chance certainly has excellent working knowledge of the financial market for large scale infrastructure, with a highly qualified team.’
‘Its best quality is its human team: Fabricio Longhin, José Guardo, Mariana Estevez, (counsel) Alberto Haito, and (associates) Fernando Liu and Daniel Justus.’
Key clients
IDB Invest
CAFIntesa
SMBC
IDB
FDN
Bancoldex
Distrito Especial Industrial y Portuario de Barranquilla
ICBC
Proparco
Ortiz Construcciones y Proyectos
Energía de Colombia
The Bank of Nova Scotia
CIFI
Concesionaria Vial Unión del Sur
Sacyr Concesiones
Sudamericana Integral de Construcciones Sudinco
Itau BBA US Securities
Scotia Capital
Natixis
Work highlights
- Advised Bancóldex, Davivienda, FDN, BID, BID Invest and the China-LAC Cooperation Fund on granting financing for the construction, operation and maintenance of the multipurpose port terminal in the Puerto Antioquia project, located in the Gulf of Urabá (Antioquia).
- Advised Concesionaria Vial Unión del Sur, Sacyr Concesiones, Sudamericana Integral de Construcciones Sudinco, and certain of their affiliates in connection with the refinancing of the project finance debt incurred to finance the construction and development of the Rumichaca-Pasto 4G toll road in Colombia.
- Advised IDB Invest and Bancolombia in connection with a multi-tranche and multi-currency financing to developer Solarpack to finance solar PV projects in Colombia.
United States > Antitrust > Civil litigation/class actions: defense
United States > Healthcare > Service providers
United States > Finance > Structured finance: derivatives and structured products
Noted for its robust structured products capability, Clifford Chance provides ‘actionable and practical advice on complex and novel mandates’, from structured real estate transactions and CLOs, synthetic credit risk transfer matters and mortgage-backed repos to over-the-counter derivatives and securities lending. Gareth Old, who specialises in risk transfer transactions, jointly leads the team alongside Lee Askenazi, who advises on all aspects of residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities and CLOs. Following the departure of David Felsenthal to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in March 2022, Darren Littlejohn joined the firm from Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in October 2022 and regularly advises on regulatory reforms concerning derivatives. Other key contacts in the group include Alistair Dunlop and Washington DC-based Robert Hagan, both of whom handle securitization and structured finance transactions, while James Gouwar focuses on tax aspects of mortgage- and asset-backed transactions, collateralized loan and debt obligations, as well as real estate mortgage investment conduits. All named partners operate from the firm’s office in New York, unless stated otherwise.Practice head(s):
Gareth Old; Lee Askenazi
Other key lawyers:
Robert Hagan; Alistair Dunlop; James Gouwar; David Martinez; Jacklyn Hoffman; Darren Littlejohn
Testimonials
‘Actionable, practical advice on complex and novel mandates.’
‘Gareth Old is clear, practical and very responsive.’
Key clients
Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
Bayview Asset Management
Western Alliance Bank
JP Morgan
Deutsche Bank AG
ICBC Standard Bank Plc
International Association of Credit Portfolio Managers
Angelo Gordon
United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
Oceanview Asset Selector LLC
Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC
Chimera Investment Corporation
Waterfall Asset Management, LLC
ReadyCap Commercial, LLC
Western Alliance Bank
Work highlights
- Advising opinions for SIFMA on the enforceability of the standard form repurchase, securities lending and forward agreements.
- Advising a range of global financial institutions investment managers and corporates on IBOR transition issues, including their impact on swap and securities documentation and implementation issues.
- Advising Bayview Asset Management on swaps, repos, securities lending and other trading arrangements, including review of documents and applicable regulations.
United States > Finance > Structured finance: securitization
Noted for its expertise in the residential and commercial mortgage arenas, Clifford Chance represents clients in RMBS and CMBS transactions, with demonstrable capability establishing structures to comply with risk retention requirements for CLOs and advising on CRE CLOs in the US. The New York-based team, which is well-placed to collaborate with the firm’s tax group on mortgage-backed securities, counts asset-backed securitizations, marketplace and consumer lending, as well as student loan mandates, in its workload. Robert Villani, who advises on CLOs and consumer loan securitizations, jointly leads the practice alongside real estate expert Lee Askenazi, who focuses on CMBS and RMBS transactions, in addition to asset-backed securitizations. Jim Cotins and Matt Lyons handle the securitization of commercial real estate assets, while Washington DC-based Robert Hagan advises on private securitizations and re-securitization transactions of a range of asset classes. Other key contacts in the group include James Gouwar, who focuses on the tax aspects of structured finance transactions, Alistair Dunlop and Gareth Old.
Practice head(s):
Robert Villani; Lee Askenazi
Other key lawyers:
Jim Cotins; Matt Lyons; Robert Hagan; James Gouwar; Alistair Dunlop; Gareth Old; Rebecca O’Brien
Testimonials
‘Actionable and practical advice on complex and novel mandates.’
‘Gareth Old is clear, practical and very responsive.’
Key clients
Bayview Asset Management
Waterfall Asset Management, LLC
First Key
ReadyCap Commercial, LLC
Chimera Investment Corporation
Western Alliance/Next Bank
PIMCO managed funds
Oceanview Acquisitions I, LLC
Global Jet Capital, Inc.
Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC
TCI Capital Management II LLC
NYL Investors LLC
Symphony Alternative Asset Management LLC
Kroll Bond Rating Agency
Work highlights
- Advised Waterfall Victoria Master Fund, LTD as sponsor of the US$370.7 million securitization of various SUBI Certificates representing beneficial interests in FHA-insured Ginnie Mae early buyout mortgage loans.
- Represented an asset-management affiliate of a global insurance company in acquiring non-economic residential interests issued in RMBS, CMBS, and other REMIC securitizations in over 891 offerings.
United States > Finance > Fintech
Clifford Chance has an experienced team that builds upon the firm’s market leading edge in global financial services. The firm represents a broad range of major banking institutions, insurers and fintech companies, and is also taking on an increasing number of mandates in cryptocurrencies, blockchain and digital assets. The comprehensive service includes transactional, regulatory and contentious support on domestic and cross-border matters. The firm has recently been involved in several matters linked to the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) movement, and also assisted a crypto exchange on financings backed by Bitcoin. Washington DC-based regulatory partner Steven Gatti heads the team, which also includes fellow DC partner Megan Gordon, who assists with regulatory, compliance and internal investigations. New York partner Clifford Cone and Jason Myers respectively handle related investment funds and corporate finance matters.Practice head(s):
Steven Gatti; Megan Gordon
Other key lawyers:
Clifford Cone; Jason Myers
Key clients
VanEck
alterDomus
HQLAx S.à r.l.
Securitize
R3
NatWest
Cormint Data Systems Inc
Fidelity National Information Services (FIS)
Work highlights
- Advised a cryptocurrency exchange with a unique trading architecture that incorporates concepts from the “Decentralized Finance” or “DeFi” movement and is one of the first of its kind.
- Advising an international crypto exchange on multiple financings backed by Bitcoin, including a $75million U.S. dollar term loan secured by Bitcoin with Galaxy Digital as lender.
- Advised a prominent asset manager on the structuring, organization, presentation to investors, and launch of two actively managed private funds in the web3 and virtual currency sector with innovative yield-generation strategies, including involvement in the nascent “Decentralized Finance” or “DeFi” sector.
Clifford Chance > Firm Profile
Clifford Chance is one of the world’s 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 organizations. It provides them with the highest quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Main areas of practice
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 centers. 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 world’s largest and most complex M&A transactions. It combines global transaction capability with a full service of US, English and civil law expertise in the key financial centers 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 Chance’s 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 – whether through arbitration, litigation or other techniques.
Real estate: Clifford Chance’s leading real estate practice offers US, UK, European and Asian real estate capability. The practice advises the real estate industry’s leading players on the entire property ‘life-cycle’ 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 world’s 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 securitization, 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.
Lawyer Profiles
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Lori Ann Bean | Lori Ann Bean specialises in the development and financing of infrastructure and… | View Profile | |
Mr Joshua Berman | Joshua Berman, a seasoned trial and appellate lawyer, has over twenty years… | View Profile | |
Timothy Cornell | Tim Cornell is a partner and head of Clifford Chance’s U.S. Antitrust… | View Profile | |
Mr David DiBari | David D. DiBari is the practice area leader for US Litigation &… | View Profile | |
Mr Glen Donath | Glen Donath is in the firm’s White Collar and Regulatory practice. His… | View Profile | |
David Evans | David Evans has been involved in energy and finance matters his entire… | View Profile | |
John Friel | John Friel is a partner in Clifford Chance’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution… | View Profile | |
Mr José García Cueto | José García Cueto focuses his practice on commercial and investor-State international arbitration matters.… | View Profile | |
Mr Steven Gatti | Steven Gatti specializes in regulatory enforcement proceedings before the U.S. Securities and… | View Profile | |
Ms Megan Gordon | Megan Gordon’s work encompasses a broad range of regulatory matters arising under… | View Profile | |
Mr Robert Hagan | Rob Hagan has extensive experience in structured capital markets, focusing primarily on… | View Profile | |
Mr Alberto Haito | Alberto Haito has extensive experience in financial markets and project financing and… | View Profile | |
Peter Hughes | Peter Hughes is a counsel in Clifford Chance’s Americas Energy and Infrastructure… | View Profile | |
Mr George Kleinfeld | George Kleinfeld advises leading financial institutions, industrial enterprises, trading companies and global… | View Profile | |
Ms Jacqueline Landells | Jacqueline Landells’ advisory practice is focused on international economic regulation and foreign… | View Profile | |
Ms Renée Latour | Renée Latour has more than 15 years of experience advising clients in… | View Profile | |
Mr William Lavery | View Profile | ||
Fabricio Longhin | Fabricio Longhin advises developers, commercial banks, multilateral organizations, export credit agencies, infrastructure… | View Profile | |
Ms Catherine McCarthy | Catherine McCarthy is a partner in the Americas Energy & Infrastructure Group. … | View Profile | |
Christopher McIsaac | Christopher McIsaac is joint head of the Americas Energy and Projects Group,… | View Profile | |
Peter Mucchetti | Peter Mucchetti is a partner in Clifford Chance’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution… | View Profile | |
Sharis Pozen | Sharis Pozen is a partner and is the Co-Head of the Global… | View Profile | |
Jessica Springsteen | View Profile |
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Clifford Chance’s Ian Moulding, Chris Yates, Jason Epstein and Ryan Byrne consider the rising tide of US-style ‘stock drop’ shareholder class actions in the UK, and offer practical tips for in-house counsel on managing the risk of shareholder litigation Shareholders can bring claims against listed companies to recover losses suffered as a result of a drop …
Comparative Guides
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United States: Competition Litigation
Published: July 2023
Authors: William Lavery Joe Ostoyich Weisiyu Jiang Kimberly Shi
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Competition Litigation laws and regulations applicable in United States.
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United Kingdom: Merger Control
Published: October 2023
Authors: Alex NourryDaniel Harrison
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Merger Control laws and regulations applicable in United Kingdom.
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France: Real Estate
Published: December 2023
Authors: David GerardKaren BortolottiAntoinette Gru
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Real Estate laws and regulations applicable in France.
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Germany: Real Estate
Published: December 2023
Authors: Dennis Blechinger
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Real Estate laws and regulations applicable in Germany.
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Spain: Real Estate
Published: December 2023
Authors: Maria PradilloCarme BrieraFernando EscribanoJavier OlabarriLaura del Campo
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Real Estate laws and regulations applicable in Spain.
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The Netherlands: Real Estate
Published: December 2023
Authors: Liesbeth BuiterLotte de BruinStern FlikCile ArnoldyGülsah Vural
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Real Estate laws and regulations applicable in The Netherlands.
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United Kingdom: Real Estate
Published: December 2023
Authors: Michael CoxallMatt TaylorAlice Raine
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Real Estate laws and regulations applicable in United Kingdom.
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United States: Real Estate
Published: December 2023
Authors: Ness CohenEddie FrastaiJeanne Roig-IrwinKris FerrantiJon Newman
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Real Estate laws and regulations applicable in United States.
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Poland: Investing In
Published: January 2024
Authors: Agnieszka Janicka Tomasz Derda Bartosz Kaniasty Katarzyna Kuchta
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Investing In laws and regulations applicable in Poland.
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United Kingdom: Life Sciences
Published: March 2024
Authors: Stephen Reese Alex Walker Molly Margiotta
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Life Sciences laws and regulations applicable in United Kingdom.
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EU: Life Sciences
Published: March 2024
Authors: Dr. Gunnar Sachs, Maître en droit (Paris) Dr. Sabrina Vivekens, LL.M. (Melbourne)
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Life Sciences laws and regulations applicable in EU.
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