Chambers Review
Clifford Chance has an outstanding multi-jurisdictional practice with an esteemed network across Europe. Strong local teams spread across continental Europe handle contentious and non-contentious energy matters, advising on the full spectrum of transactional and regulatory matters for clients in this sector. The law firm offers specialist expertise in the financing of infrastructure and energy-related projects. It brings together teams in the UK, France, Italy and Germany to advise on the lender side of major European gas pipeline project finance mandates. The law firm assists major utilities companies with the divestment of natural gas assets across Europe.
Russell Wells heads the firm's global energy and natural resources department and is based in London. Other key contacts include Nikolaï Eatwell and Florian Mahler in Paris and Düsseldorf respectively.
Strengths
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"The team routinely advise on complex and sophisticated matters for us and always grasp the issues. They recognise the client's interest and tailor their advice accordingly."
"The firm has a really good understanding of the market. They definitely have a strong legal foundation and also they are able to accommodate the commercial side of things. I am extremely pleased with their performance."
"I appreciate the team's ability to listen, pragmatic approach and extensive experience."
"Clifford Chance's wide market exposure to complex matters enables them to give an informed and up-to-date view of current and emerging trends, which is backed up by strong technical ability."
"The team routinely advise on complex and sophisticated matters for us and always grasp the issues. They recognise the client's interest and tailor their advice accordingly."
"The firm has a really good understanding of the market. They definitely have a strong legal foundation and also they are able to accommodate the commercial side of things. I am extremely pleased with their performance."
"I appreciate the team's ability to listen, pragmatic approach and extensive experience."
"Clifford Chance's wide market exposure to complex matters enables them to give an informed and up-to-date view of current and emerging trends, which is backed up by strong technical ability."