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Clifford Chance LLP

Projects & Energy: International

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Projects & Energy: International - France

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance's projects and energy teams form part of an international powerhouse with excellence in the development and financing of infrastructure and energy projects on a global scale, covering the domestic French market, Europe, Asia and Africa. The teams are well versed in domestic projects and energy transactions. Clifford Chance's lawyers possess notable expertise in key fields such as oil and gas, renewable energy, mining and transportation. The team assists lenders, borrowers, sponsors and developers, as well as governmental entities. The practice is particularly present in complex matters involving large groups of lenders. The team leverages significant international resources thanks to its worldwide network of offices.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance assisted EDF with the structuring of the EUR67 billion programme for the development of six new EPR2 nuclear reactor projects.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers have very good knowledge of the market. They are very good in helping us draft the right strategy.

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  • The law firm's experience allows us to move forward quickly and serenely, regardless of the complexity of the issues to be addressed.

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  • I appreciate that the lawyers have a very pragmatic approach as a team.

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  • The team is good at understanding all aspects of the project and finding the right solutions.

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  • The partners have strong negotiation skills and commitment to the work.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Delphine Siino Courtin
    Delphine Siino Courtin

    Delphine Siino Courtin

    Delphine Siino Courtin is a highly established practitioner with a strong reputation for her assistance with project development and financing in Africa, as well as with concession projects. She demonstrates particular expertise in renewable energy mandates, notably in the structuring of wind and solar mandates.

    • Delphine is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with.

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  • Nikolaï Eatwell
    Nikolaï Eatwell

    Nikolaï Eatwell

    Nikolaï Eatwell has a very broad international practice, with recent mandates encompassing Turkey, Central Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Africa. He regularly advises governments and lenders on the development and financing of road infrastructure, power plants and mines.

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  • Milica Zatezalo-Falatar
    Milica Zatezalo-Falatar

    Milica Zatezalo-Falatar

    Milica Zatezalo-Falatar advises clients on projects and finance structurings in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

    • Milica is committed to the work. She provided solutions and negotiated the key terms very well. She is one of the best lawyers I have worked with.

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  • Sohini Kar-Purkayastha
    Sohini Kar-Purkayastha

    Sohini Kar-Purkayastha

    Sohini Kar-Purkayastha assists with a number of complex projects, including mining and renewable energy mandates. She advises on matters across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

    • Her expertise and knowledge of multiple markets sets her apart, as does her ability to work seamlessly across project and finance documents.

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    • She is a natural technician and can master the most complex financings. She is also supremely practical and client-focused.

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    • Sohini Kar-Purkayastha is extremely clever and technical, while always being pragmatic. She is a real problem-solver.

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