Clifford Chance LLP boasts a stellar and diverse client roster, which includes leading financial institutions and major corporations seeking advice on high-value, complex transactions. The team demonstrates broad sectoral expertise, regularly advising on pre-letting arrangements and surplus space disposals, and the team is also highly adept at supporting both landlords and occupiers with landmark headquarters lettings. Practice head Nigel Howorth specialises in property development and renewables projects. Angela Kearns has been a key figure in high-value real estate and infrastructure transactions, while Ian Painter is engaged in a spread of major developments. Matt Taylor is active in real estate investment transactions, including a growing stream of work on data centres, whereas Alis Pay is recognised for her work for new entrants into the UK and European real estate markets. Ben Redding works closely with corporate occupiers on global headquarters relocations, and James Law handles real estate finance transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘The practice has a wide coverage and strength in depth. Experts are brought in with ease where needed, resourcing is robust and the team is always able to get the job done quickly, responsively and yet to a very high standard.’
‘In negotiations, Alis Pay is always an asset and will advocate effectively on your behalf, while remaining collaborative and fostering good relationships with the other side. Her team operates harmoniously together under her leadership.’
- ‘Ben Redding stands out as a future leader - a clear and plain speaker who is a pleasure to work with and a very safe pair of hands to have in your corner.’
Key clients
- Aldau Development
- Apollo Global Management
- AshbyCapital
- AXA IM
- BentallGreenOak
- Blackstone
- Canary Wharf Group
- Castleforge
- CK Asset Holdings
- Coin Street Community Builders
- Corinthia Hotels
- GIC
- GLP
- Hammerson plc
- Helical plc
- Hondo Enterprises
- JP Morgan Asset Management
- KKR
- Legal & General
- Melrose Capital
Work highlights
Advised JP Morgan Asset Management on behalf of an institutional investor on the 400,000 sq. ft. development and prelet of 65 Gresham Street to Squarepoint.
Advised Helical plc on the redevelopment and consequent occupational arrangements and re-gearing at Brettenham House, a 126,000 sq ft landmark building on the River Thames.
Advised Mediterranean Shipping Company on the letting arrangements at the iPort Rail multimodal freight terminal in Doncaster, including the entry into a long lease of Phase 1 and the expansion of its operations to include the newly developed Phase 2.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Nigel Howorth
Other key lawyers
Angela Kearns; Ian Painter; Matt Taylor; Alis Pay; Ben Redding; James Law