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Clifford Chance LLP

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Europe-wide

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Corporate/M&A - Europe-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance boasts outstanding Europe-wide capabilities, with a vast on-the-ground presence and a proven capacity to lead pan-European transactions for clients based in multiple jurisdictions. It benefits from in-house regulatory and transactional expertise for corporate matters that extend into the CEE region. The law firm is routinely mandated on complex cross-border M&A transactions, joint ventures and public takeovers. Clifford Chance has notable work in regulated sectors, including financial services, life sciences, energy and telecommunications.

Notable practitioners

Thomas Krecek in Frankfurt and Nigel Wellings in London co-lead the firm's corporate practice in Europe.

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Strengths

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  • The international dimension of the firm and its multidisciplinary teams guarantee immediate access to excellent expertise without resorting to external resources.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • They offer high-end M&A expertise across many international markets, with strong technical knowledge in all relevant areas. They know how to deal with pressure and urgency.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • We value the firm's high level of preparation, excellent team, seriousness, rigour and international presence.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Clifford Chance's strengths are its full-service nature and international footprint.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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