Clifford Chance LLP is a leader in large-scale, cross-border infrastructure financings, offering full-service capabilities from procurement to delivery. Alongside its deep experience advising on ESG matters, the team supports sponsors and lenders on greenfield and brownfield projects, with standout expertise across construction, environment, and sustainable finance. Clare Burgess and Michael Pearson co-lead the team: Burgess is recognised for her financing and ESG expertise across the renewables and energy transition sectors; Pearson is noted for his role on nationally significant projects, including major utilities and transport developments in the UK, as well as large-scale social infrastructure across Europe and the Middle East. Praveen Jagadish is praised for his wide-ranging practice spanning commercial, regulatory, and financing matters, while Edward Bretherton provides key construction expertise. Bryony Theaker has a growing portfolio of work in the greenfield digital infrastructure space. Caireen McCluskey continues to widely support.
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Caireen McCluskey
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Clare Burgess; Michael Pearson
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Praveen Jagadish; Edward Bretherton; Bryony Theaker; Caireen McCluskey