The multidisciplinary team at Clifford Chance LLP leverages its strength in M&A in services of a diverse roster of clients, from multinational mobile network operators to blue-chip software companies. The firm’s broad offering spans regulatory investigations, acquisitions, antitrust, service agreements, digital infrastructure, IP, copyright, and data work. Described by one client as ‘extremely well prepared’, the practice is co-led by the ‘incredible’ tech M&A heavyweight Jennifer Chimanga. Noted for her ‘record of success’, Chimanga advises on a large M&A within the sector, in addition to co-heading the firm’s East Africa practice. Other key figures include Jonathan Kewley, who co-heads the dedicated, cross-practice tech group at the firm, and Nelson Jung, who advises on competition issues.
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Testimonials
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'Cross-functional teams work seamlessly together across multiple practice group.'
- 'Services delivery is always client first and creating long term trusted client relationships.’
‘Jennifer Chimanga is an incredible lawyer. She combines the key strengths of understanding client objectives, designing bespoke solutions and delivering superior advice in tight timeframes with her hard work, determination and attention to detail. She provides legal and strategic advice and is at the forefront of innovation in her field. She is sought out globally for her track record of success and strong partnerships she forms with clients, her team and peers.’
‘Very business-oriented team. The team manages to translate the law into very concrete and actionable measures.’
‘Nelson Jung: very business oriented, providing actionable solutions. He really understands our needs and understands how the business works. He is able to think outside of the box. Stavroula Vryna is capable of understanding pure business needs on an short term and is able to design creative solutions.’
‘Deep subject-matter expertise throughout the team. Constant attention to detail at all levels.’
‘Insightful and efficient advice, based on their wide experiences of dealing directly with the relevant vendor and being able to draw on their larger pool of analogous experiences.’
‘Extremely well prepared. Trustworthy and able to understand client's needs. Great combination of legal and commercial advise whilst showcasing deep legal and industry knowledge. Approachable and able to endure high pressure situations.’
Key clients
- Africell
- Allegro
- Anchorage Capital Partners
- Bayobab
- Booking.com
- Cellnex Telecom
- Cisco
- Delivery Hero
- Codere Group
- EE
Work highlights
- Advised Telecoms: EE in a high-profile claim brought by administrators of Phones 4U ("P4U"), against a range of mobile network operators for breach of contract.
- Advised Schibsted on voluntary offer for Adevinta by financial investors including Permira and Blackstone valued at US$13bn.
- Advised Cisco on the UK and all other non-Americas antitrust approvals required for its proposed US$28bn acquisition of Splunk Inc.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jennifer Chimanga
Practice head
Jennifer Chimanga
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Kewley; Nelson Jung; Zayed Al Jamil