Under the stewardship of strong project agreement negotiator Florian Mahler, Clifford Chance is a leading infrastructure financing firm, for which international banks consult it in relation to international projects, as do public sector clients, investors, sponsors and project developers alike. Another core area of activity is advising on renewable energy investments, demonstrated by its advice on the financing of on- and offshore wind parks, solar and biomass plants, including via sustainability-linked debt facilities. Anna Thwaites is a key team member for gas infrastructure projects. Christof Häfner is noted for his expertise in structured finance transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'Christoph Häfner and Bahar Rahimyar are exceptional specialists for the handling of complex ECA covered cashflow-driven financing thought the entire project life cycle.'
- ‘The team consistently provides top-notch services, combining global expertise with local insights and showcasing exceptional skills in cross-border transactions. Their ability to operate as a unified entity and provide integrated, comprehensive and actionable advice is impressive. They are our go-to firm for complex matters in the project and infrastructure sector.’
- 'Florian Mahler and Bahar Rahimyar are both outstanding in their fields, having the overall project success clear in their minds. They have proven to add value not only to their direct clients, but also to the various stakeholders.'
- 'Clifford Chance is a trusted advisor on cutting-edge energy transition initiatives, including green hydrogen, carbon capture, and sustainable finance structures. They have proven to structure, alongside financing partners, innovative projects. Clients benefit from a seamless, cross-border service model that combines legal, regulatory, and commercial insight across all major jurisdictions.'
- 'The team stood out for its depth.'
- 'Florian Mahler is always pragmatic and can be a tough negotiator if required.'
- 'The team delivers consistently.'
Key clients
- Hapag-Lloyd AG
- bayernets GmbH
- Encavis AG
- UNITANK Holding GmbH & Co. KG
- AMPYR Solar Europe
- Kansai Electric Power Co.
- ENVIRIA Energy Holding
- Proxima
- Hanseatic Energy Hub GmbH
- Nofar Energy
- Rock Rail/Infracapital
Work highlights
Advised Hanseatic Energy Hub GmbH on the financing of the development, construction and operation of Germany's first land-based terminal for liquefied gases.
Advised the sponsor consortium of Hapag-Lloyd AG, EUROGATE Group and Contship Italia on the closing of the $455m debt package for the Damietta Container Terminal II port project in Egypt.
Advised Nofar Energy on the project financing of its first battery energy storage system in Germany.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Florian Mahler
Other key lawyers
Christof Häfner; Anna Thwaites; Bahar Rahimyar