Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Matt Fairclough stands out in the emerging markets space. Juggles the hurdles of a transaction with absolute ease, navigating challenging jurisdiction-specific issues with wisdom and experience. I would never hesitate to instruct him.’ 
- ‘Incredibly talented pool of DCM lawyers with an exceptionally high standard of technical expertise and commercial understanding. My go-to firm. Breadth of product knowledge and optimised execution capabilities make them stand out ahead of their competitors.’ 
- ‘Paul Deakins is one of the brightest minds in the city. Anticipates problems, identifies solutions, and always focuses on the commercial practicalities of a deal. A joy to work with.' 
- 'Simon Sinclair - my go-to partner for regulatory capital. He has a wealth of knowledge and can tackle complicated issues with ease. Always available and goes the extra mile.'
- 'The team are well-organised and adept at supporting on complicated matters. They are thoughtful, hard-working and handle complexity well in a pragmatic and flexible way.'
- 'The client-first attitude is excellent across the team, with all individuals providing an exceptional service.'
- 'A friendly, approachable, highly knowledgeable debt capital markets team. Vast market practice experience. Willing to compromise with clients on fees. Absolutely no hesitation in engaging Clifford Chance for DCM mandates. Definitely a go-to team in the DCM space.'
- 'A friendly, approachable, highly knowledgeable debt capital markets team. Vast market practice experience.'
Key clients
- <p>African Development Bank</p>
- <p>Danske Bank A/S</p>
- <p>J.P. Morgan</p>
- <p>Citigroup Global Markets Limited</p>
- <p>Goldman Sachs International</p>
Work highlights
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Matt Fairclough
Other key lawyers
Paul Deakins; Simon Sinclair; Kate Vyvyan

