
The ‘very experienced and technically strong’ energy and natural resources sector group at Clifford Chance LLP stands out for its advice on standout global renewables projects. The ’technically brilliant’ Clare Burgess co-heads the practice and is a key advisor to major global lenders and energy and infrastructure investment managers on landmark financing, development, and M&A mandates. Also co-heading the team, Nicholas Hughes acts for leading energy sector investment firms on joint ventures, M&A, and investments, particularly concerning global wind, hydrogen, and electricity infrastructure assets. Jonathan Dillon provides further specialism regarding private capital M&A, most notably in the onshore and offshore wind assets. Offering a deep familiarity in Africa and the Americas, Edward Bretherton specialises in the financing and construction of green energy and infrastructure assets.
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Practice head
Clare Burgess; Nicholas Hughes
Other key lawyers
Edward Bretherton; Jonathan Dillon; Praveen Jagadish
