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Clifford Chance LLP

Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance remains a leading choice for transactional work. It often handles deals in the financial services, energy and retail sectors, among others. The transactions it advises on often carry a value of £1 billion or above. Its client base includes FTSE100 corporates and household-name financial institutions. The department regularly assists with complex cross-border mandates, with a notable emerging markets practice in Africa. Clifford Chance's corporate service is bolstered by strong competition and regulatory compliance expertise.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Schibsted in connection with a successful voluntary tender offer led by a consortium of financial investors to acquire all outstanding ordinary Class A shares in Adevinta. The deal was valued at approximately USD13 billion.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance has a strong corporate M&A practice and significant transactional experience across the globe.

    Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK

  • The firm's knowledge, experience and strength in depth is outstanding. They have the ability to handle complex and challenging transactions and are able to field a strong team.

    Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK

  • One of the standout qualities of Clifford Chance is its commitment to deeply understanding clients. The firm invests time and effort in building meaningful relationships.

    Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK

  • The team is extraordinarily responsive and hard-working. They have very smart, savvy and thoughtful lawyers.

    Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • David Pudge
    David Pudge

    David Pudge

    David Pudge earns acclaim for his long-standing expertise in high-end M&A and governance matters. He acts for heavyweight corporates and financial institutions.

    • David is an awesome lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK

    • He is a very seasoned corporate practitioner.

      Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK
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  • Katherine Moir
    Katherine Moir

    Katherine Moir

    Katherine Moir displays great strength in cross-border public and private M&A deals and corporate governance matters. She is sought after by public companies and financial institutions.

    • Katherine is likeable and always remains calm.

      Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK

    • Katherine is an outstanding professional. She provides very strong support throughout the process.

      Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK

    • Katherine is great and her on-market transaction knowledge is first class.

      Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK
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  • Melissa Fogarty
    Melissa Fogarty

    Melissa Fogarty

    Melissa Fogarty maintains a strong corporate practice with a demonstrable track record of handling complex cross-border transactions.

    • Melissa is probably my favorite M&A attorney to work with; she is a joy.

      Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK

    • Melissa is a go-to person for any complex M&A transaction. She manages transactions with precision and excellence.

      Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK
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  • Steven Fox
    Steven Fox

    Steven Fox

    Steven Fox displays proficiency advising on public and private M&A, in addition to boasting expertise on equity capital markets matters. He represents numerous prestigious corporate entities and financial institutions.

    • Steven is very user-friendly and smart. We are grateful to have him on our side.

      Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK

    • Steven has impressive knowledge and experience of M&A transactions, as well as industry insight.

      Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK

    • Steven is excellent.

      Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK
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