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Clifford Chance LLP

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Clifford Chance LLP

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Europe-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance boasts an exceptional top-tier offering in core European jurisdictions, including France, Germany and the UK. The law firm has broad and comprehensive finance capabilities, with exceptional strength in Europe-wide acquisition finance, real estate finance and corporate lending. It acts for a range of leading financial institutions, corporate borrowers and international private equity sponsors, with further activity in the infrastructure arena.

Notable practitioners

Emma Matebalavu is the firm's global practice area leader for the finance group and is based in Clifford Chance's London office. Bettina Steinhauer is a key contact in Frankfurt.

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Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance can handle international deals and has a very good reputation. For cross-border matters, it is the reference for us.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • What I always appreciate is that the team has a lot of common sense and pragmatism. It is solution-oriented – it's not just long-winded 'ifs' and 'whens' in its memos, it's actually usable advice.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • The firm is second to none. The partners across different teams collaborate seamlessly and have a strong understanding of our workstreams.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • Clifford Chance has outstanding experience and an outstanding attitude. The lawyers are always supportive and proactive.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • Clifford Chance brings a combination of excellent legal expertise with strong market knowledge and a business-oriented 'win-win' approach. The team has very good awareness of international standards.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

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