Clifford Chance LLP‘s ’compelling non-contentious construction offering’ is adept at handling the full spectrum of transactional construction matters, with capabilities spanning procurement, financing, and contractual work. The broadly experienced team operates across the energy, infrastructure, and technology sectors. Practice head Sandy Hall sports extensive expertise handling energy transition and new technology projects. Edward Bretherton is well-versed in advising a broad client base on procurement matters, while Leo Rudolph‘s practice focuses on both domestic and international energy and infrastructure projects. Iain Suttie joined the team from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP in March 2025, bolstering the group’s offering to domestic developers.
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Testimonials
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‘Clifford Chance has a compelling non-contentious construction offering, with a great team who are sharp, responsive and user-friendly.'
'The team has worked with us on a number of flagship construction megaprojects navigating complex project-specific issues, and their efforts to become familiar with our way of working has allowed working with Clifford Chance to be generally very smooth.’
- 'Sandy Hall quickly had an impressive grasp on the project and its complexities, and clearly has many years of experience to draw from for the sharp and comprehensive legal advice.’
‘Sandy Hall is outstanding, super smart, thoughtful and got a deal in difficult circumstances.’
‘Knowledgeable team, flexible and pleasant to work with. They are client-orientated and -focussed.’
'The advice from Sandy Hall and the entire team was always grounded in our commercial objectives. They have an incredible ability to distill complex contractual issues into clear, actionable recommendations that balance risk with our strategic goals.'
'Sandy Hall's leadership and deep industry experience gave us immense confidence throughout the process. The entire team was consistently responsive, accessible, and fully committed to our success. We felt like their most important client, which is a testament to their standard of service.'
'What sets Clifford Chance apart is their unique combination of a genuinely global, integrated team with an unparalleled depth of knowledge.'
Key clients
- Vitol
- HH2E
- Volkswagen
- Sizewell C project company
- Aldau
- US DOE
- Export Import Bank
- Alpha – Varo and Gunvor JV
- QIA
- Adnoc
- EDF China
- SkyNRG / DSL-01
- Bacall
- Egypt Kuwait Holding Company
- Rio Tinto
- Actis
- Vattenfall
- Scatec
- Egypt Green Hydrogen (a Scatec, Orascom, Fertiglobe JV)
- The Bank of England
Work highlights
Advising DSL-01 on the development, financing and construction of a first of a kind SAF production facility in Delfzijl, The Netherlands.
Advising Blackstone on the all the construction and procurement aspects relating to the development of the power infrastructure and the main campus works for its 1.1 GW data centre in Blyth, Northumberland.
Advising institutional funders (including DFC and DBSA) on complex construction, procurement and maintenance agreements for a brownfield concession and expansion of a strategic 1,350km railway crossing from the Democratic Republic of Congo border, through Angola, to the Lobito port.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Sandy Hall
Other key lawyers
Edward Bretherton; Iain Suttie; Leo Rudolph