Clifford Chance LLP, Projects & Energy | Chambers Global Profile

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Projects & Energy - Africa-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A leader in the African projects and energy market, Clifford Chance demonstrates top-drawer capability in power, oil and gas, infrastructure and mining. The group is highly adept in supporting sponsors and lenders through the design, building, financing and operation of projects across the continent. Its lawyers possess notable expertise in novel IPP and power mandates across the full array of renewable energy areas, from hydropower to wind, solar and geothermal. The department is also frequently mandated on corporate matters, commercial agreements and international disputes, including significant matters handled on behalf of major mining houses. With key strengths in its Paris and London offices, the firm has a clientele that includes lenders, sponsors, development finance institutions and major global corporations.

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Work Highlights

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Clifford Chance represented the Government of Namibia in the negotiation of a USD10 billion agreement concerning the development and implementation of a major green hydrogen project.

Strengths

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Clifford Chance has been a very important player in the market for many years.

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Clifford Chance are exceptionally good. They are excellent - they always deliver and they are very committed.

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Clifford Chance has been a very important player in the market for many years.

Projects & Energy respondent
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Clifford Chance are exceptionally good. They are excellent - they always deliver and they are very committed.

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Notable Practitioners

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Anthony Giustini

Senior Statespeople

Anthony Giustini is a pre-eminent figure across project development and financing, with an impressive profile for his work in the power and oil and gas sectors. Additionally, he has a wealth of experience representing international lenders. He splits his time between Houston and Paris.

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Delphine Siino Courtin

Band 1

Paris-based Delphine Siino Courtin is well regarded for her handling of project finance mandates. She is prominent within the renewables sector, with her recent work covering hydropower and solar photovoltaic projects, where she is frequently instructed by international and domestic lenders and sponsors.

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Russell Wells

Band 2

Global head of energy and natural resources Russell Wells adeptly handles project finance mandates, with a noteworthy presence in the oil and gas sector. Operating out of London, he frequently represents both lenders and sponsors across the southern African regions.

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Richard Tomlinson

Band 5

Paris-based Richard Tomlinson has a global projects practice which encompasses regular instructions across Africa. He has experience concerning oil and gas, power and mining matters.

Richard is a tough negotiator who will defend our interests while always being very business-driven.

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Corinne Duvnjak

Up and Coming

Paris-based Corinne Duvnjak co-heads the francophone Africa team and is regularly active on project finance mandates relating to solar and hydropower projects. She has further experience concerning the financing of infrastructure projects, such as those relating to the construction of roads and airports.

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