Clifford Chance is noted for its expertise in high-value private equity deals, joint ventures and strategic partnerships. Its wide-ranging practice covers a full scope of listed and non-listed M&A, disposals, funds and regulatory compliance, as well as general commercial and corporate advice. Mustapha Mourahib and Frédéric Giancarli jointly lead the team. Mourahib is well-versed in large-scale cross-border M&A and private equity transactions, with a more recent focus on the renewable energy sector, while Giancarli is noted for advising investors and corporates across the consumer goods, telecoms and insurance sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Clifford Chance is great at handling complex matters thanks to its strong team and ability to work smoothly across offices in Paris, Brussels, the US, and Casablanca. Their support has been consistently strong across corporate structuring, regulatory strategy, capital markets, and dispute resolution, making them a reliable partner for complex, cross-border matters.'
- ‘The Clifford Chance team was consistently responsive, thoughtful, and commercially minded, even under extremely tight deadlines. Every team member delivered with calm professionalism and often exceeded expectations in every aspect of the deal they were involved in.'
- ‘Complementarity between Mustapha Mourahib and Frederique Giancarlo enables the provision of highly pragmatic but balanced and technically excellent legal advice.’
- ‘Mustapha Mourahib is very pragmatic and has an excellent understanding of regional requirements and dynamics.'
- 'Frederique Giancarlo is always calm, brings valuable lucidity and a familiar bridge for French and European clients.'
Key clients
- OCP Group
- TE H2
- Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC
- A.P. Møller Capital
- Africa 50
Work highlights
Advising a consortium formed by TE H2, A.P. Moller and Copenhagen Infrastructure Energy Transition Fund in connection with the development of the largest H2 project in Africa with an expected multibillion-dollar capex.
Advised Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC and Africa Finance Corporation on their respective equity investments in Xlinks First Limited.
Advising OCP Group on the setting up of the largest hydrogen joint venture between OCP and Fortescue, the JV aims to supply green hydrogen, ammonia, and fertilisers to Morocco, Europe and international markets. It includes the potential development of manufacturing facilities and an R&D hub.
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Practice head
Mustapha Mourahib; Frédéric Giancarli