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Clifford Chance LLP

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Infrastructure - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Clifford Chance maintains a strong reputation for closing challenging and high-value infrastructure transactions both domestically and abroad. The firm offers impressive lender-side credentials and counts numerous specialist infrastructure funds, pension funds and institutional investors among its roster of high-powered clients. Clifford Chance is a go-to firm for securitisation and debt restructuring. The team advises on transactions involving a broad spectrum of assets, including energy, district heating, rail and telecoms infrastructure.
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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Ardian who, alongside PIF, acquired a 37.6% stake in Heathrow Airport from Ferrovial for USD4.12 billion.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance's strategic insights and innovative solutions make them a standout in the industry.

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  • The team's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong and characterised by thoughtfulness and creativity with a strong commercial overlay.

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  • Clifford Chance's ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver on tight deadlines is truly impressive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Bates
    Michael Bates

    Michael Bates

    Michael Bates serves as the firm's UK managing partner. He utilises his considerable expertise to advise clients on infrastructure-related investments and acquisitions.

    • Michael Bates has deep experience and is a great problem solver.

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  • Charlotte Madden
    Charlotte Madden

    Charlotte Madden

    Charlotte Madden is co-head of the infrastructure team and assists clients with the acquisition and disposal of various infrastructure assets. Her expertise covers both international and domestic transactions involving energy, telecoms and transport developments.

    • Charlotte is is pragmatic, commercially astute and knows the market extremely well.

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    • Charlotte is an exceptional lawyer with strong technical skills, a highly commercial mindset and an excellent interpersonal manner.

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    • Charlotte Madden is an exceptional lawyer. She is very relationship-focused and cares deeply about client service and satisfaction.

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    • With Charlotte Madden, I have confidence that my investments are in the best possible hands

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  • Alexandra Dimsdale Gill
    Alexandra Dimsdale Gill

    Alexandra Dimsdale Gill

    Alexandra Dimsdale Gill has a strong practice in the infrastructure finance. She has noteworthy experience advising investors on financing requirements.

    • Alexandra Dimsdale Gill is always delightful to work with and delivers an exceptional level of service.

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  • Julia House
    Julia House

    Julia House

    Julia House is praised for her knowledge of infrastructure financing and transactions. She regularly advises investors in the infrastructure space.

    • Julia House is incredibly responsive and efficient.

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    • Julia is excellent and provides clear, concise, good quality advice and work. She also manages her team extremely well.

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  • Thomas Fisher
    Thomas Fisher

    Thomas Fisher

    Thomas Fisher is establishing a strong practice in the energy, transport and infra-tech spaces. He regularly advises on large-scale transactions.

    • Thomas Fisher's commitment to excellence is evident in every discussion we have. He is a true raising star in infrastructure.

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    • Thomas Fisher is one of the best up-and-coming partners in the market. He is commercial, responsive and a real pleasure to work with.

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