Clifford Chance LLP remains a go-to adviser for institutional investors and lenders acting on complex, cross-border infrastructure transactions. With a deep bench of dedicated specialists, the team advises across the full investment lifecycle and breadth of core subsectors, including energy, digital, and transport. Charlotte Madden leads the practice and regularly advises top-tier sponsors and funds on a variety of brownfield transactions, with recent activity spanning large-scale data centre developments and circular economy projects. Co-head Michael Bates is a seasoned debt finance expert, demonstrating longstanding relationships with corporates, lenders, and sponsors. Nicholas Hughes focuses on high-value domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions, while Alexandra Dimsdale-Gill is noted for her strength in debt finance matters. Also recommended are Matt Dunn, who maintains a strong portfolio of data centre work; Thomas Fisher, who frequently advises prominent financial sponsors on digital infrastructure and energy transition transactions; Jonathan Dillon, who is highly active in the renewables sector; and Julia House, a go-to adviser for cross-border M&A expertise across broad asset classes.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
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Lawyers
Hall of fame: Corporate M&A
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners: Corporate and M&A
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Charlotte Madden
Next Generation Partners: Corporate and M&A
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Charlotte Madden; Michael Bates
Other key lawyers
Nicholas Hughes; Alexandra Dimsdale-Gill; Matt Dunn; Thomas Fisher; Jonathan Dillon; Julia House