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Clifford Chance LLP

Capital Markets

Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide


Clifford Chance LLP

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Capital Markets - Africa-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has an acclaimed international capital markets practice group that is regularly instructed by sovereigns, commercial banks and major corporate issuers across the continent. The Africa team possesses impressive expertise concerning a range of financial instruments, with strengths in structured finance and derivatives, as well as conventional debt issuances. Typically staffing its African deals with lawyers based in London and Paris, Clifford Chance also has notable resources in Africa itself, with a much-admired team based in Casablanca.

Notable practitioners

Key contacts include Casablanca-based Mustapha Mourahib and London-based Deborah Zandstra.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance represented the West African Development Bank in regard to its USD500 million sustainable hybrid bond issuance, maturing 2055.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance has strong expertise and experience which makes its reputation indisputable in the industry.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal
  • The best thing about working with Clifford Chance is their availability, on both calls and emails. We really appreciate that.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal

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