The ‘responsive and technically excellent’ team at Clifford Chance is well-versed in the structuring of private debt, infrastructure, real estate, venture capital, impact funds and secondary funds. The group is also equipped to handle secondary transactions and advise GPs on their continuation funds. Practice head Xavier Comaills, who is lauded for his ’expert and broad knowledge of the sector’, has notable experience of fund structuring and secondary portfolio transactions. Also noted are the ‘technically excellent’ Marie Préat, who advises portfolio managers on the management of their business activity and secondary portfolio transactions; and Elodie Cinconze, who was promoted to the partnership in 2024.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The Clifford Chance team is responsive and handles issues professionally and efficiently. They know the French market well and are able to leverage the broader network of the company where necessary.’
‘The partners and senior team members are responsive and invest in understanding the business of their clients.’
Key clients
- 21 Invest France
- Andera Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Kartesia on the closing of its second-generation senior debt strategy, Kartesia Senior Opportunities, at €1.8bn.
- Advised Vauban Infrastructure Partners on the structuring and fundraising of a new generation infrastructure equity fund, Core Infrastructure Fund IV.