Clifford Chance LLP has a significant presence in the practice area, with a particular strength across Africa, Eastern Europe and India. The team is particularly renowned in banking and finance matters and is also active on projects, securities, and international arbitration. Leadership of the team is split between Simon Williams and Kayode Oladipo. Williams advises on the acquisition of a broad range of assets, while Oladipo specialises in cross-border loan financing. Rounding out the robust bench is Deborah Zandstra, whose practice centres around sovereign debt advisory work and Olamide Oladosu, who focuses on energy projects. Recent instructions include a record DFI capital raise acting for the Bank of Industry in a €1.879 billion syndicated loan. Michael Obiri-Darko is another notable individual.
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Michael Obiri-Darko
Practice head
Simon Williams; Kayode Oladipo
Other key lawyers
Deborah Zandstra; Olamide Oladosu; Michael Obiri-Darko