Clifford Chance LLP covers a wide array of matters related to new development and regeneration projects, and the planning of energy and infrastructure schemes. Practice head Nigel Howorth specialises in advising power station development and regeneration projects. He is joined by Katie Kempthorne who advises on various aspects of energy and real estate developments, and Kate Mackintosh, who has experience in Section 106 agreements.
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Testimonials
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‘Clifford Chance’s planning team distinguishes itself through a rare combination of technical excellence, commercial pragmatism and a solid understanding of the political and regulatory dynamics that shape major development projects, particularly complex ones, in what is a very challenging market.'
‘The individuals at Clifford Chance’s planning team are very personable, consistently demonstrate a level of professionalism, insight, and client focus that sets them apart.'
- 'What’s particularly impressive is their ability to balance the challenges of the development and planning system with pragmatic, solutions - they don’t just identify problems - they actively help resolve them in a way that facilitates progressing the project.'
- 'Compared to some other firms, the Clifford Chance team are more commercially switched on. They understand the pressures developers face.'
- 'Nigel Howorth, Katie Kempthorne and Kate Mackintosh are all excellent.’
Key clients
- Angelo Gordon and the Ridgeback Group
- Morgan Stanley
- Helical Plc
- International Airlines Group and British Airways Plc
- Mediterranean Shipping Company
- KKR / Mirastar
- Blackstone
- MunichRe
- Castleforge
- JP Morgan Asset Management
Work highlights
Advised Helical plc on the acquisition of 100 New Bridge Street, London EC4, the London HQ of international law firm Baker McKenzie, for a cash consideration of £160m.
Advised long standing developer client Helical plc on its successful bid via a public procurement process to enter into a joint venture with Transport for London (TfL) for the redevelopment of three over-station developments (OSD) with an investment value of over £1 billion (aka. Project Platinum).
Advised MEDLOG, shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company’s global logistics and supply chain division, on the environmental, regulatory and planning aspects of its acquisition of Maritime Transport.
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Practice head
Nigel Howorth
Other key lawyers
Katie Kempthorne; Kate Mackintosh