Clifford Chance LLP fields a robust private fund offering which undertakes key mandates for high-profile UK, European, and global fund managers. Private equity, debt, real estate, and secondary funds all regularly fall within the team’s broad purview, and the group is particularly known for its leading infrastructure and ESG expertise, advising on a number of significant fundraisings in these spheres. Practice head Alexandra Davidson routinely advises sponsors on the establishment and structuring of private funds across a range of asset classes. Gerard Saviola‘s practice capabilities span numerous equity and credit strategies within the private equity, infrastructure, and real estate markets. Alexander Chester presides over blind pool funds, secondary transactions, GP restructurings, co-investments, and separate accounts. High-profile asset managers and sovereign wealth clients frequently call upon Lily Marcel for sustainable finance and ESG advice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The breadth and the depth of knowledge across the team makes it the go-to team for the setting up of funds. The reactivity, the ability to work within the clients' constraints is key.'
‘Jonathan Bray is superbly capable of making things happen.'
‘A first-class team led by the phenomenal Alexandra Davidson. Knowledgeable, dedicated, commercial and responsive.'
‘Alexandra Davidson is our go-to funds' partner. Super smart, commercial and goes the extra mile. You want her in your corner.'
‘Lily Marcel is a standout partner with great commercial awareness and high-quality client service.’
'Lily Marcel and Jonathan Bray are the two partners we work with, both of whom are outstanding and highly experienced. I trust them implicitly and value their opinion greatly.'
'The team we work with are exceptional - extremely hands-on - we trust them implicitly.'
Key clients
- Stirling Square Capital
- Generation Investment Management
- Apollo Asset Management
- Africa Finance Corp
- NATO
- EQT
- QIC
- Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Partners
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Alexander Chester
Lily Marcel
Vishal Mashru
Practice head
Alexandra Davidson
Other key lawyers
Gerard Saviola; Alexander Chester; Jonathan Bray; Lily Marcel; Vishal Mashru