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What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has a leading practice with particular expertise in African power developments and extensive experience in a range of conventional and renewable power projects. The firm draws from a wealth of resources in areas such as environment, capital markets and construction law to provide an integrated offering. It is recognised for providing expert advice to both lenders and sponsors. The firm offers substantial experience in handling cross-border and multinational projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Global Infrastructure Partners on the purchase, project financing and sale of four tranches of its entire 50% interest in the Hornsea One offshore wind farm.

  • The firm advised Badagry Port Development on the development of the USD2.5 billion Badagry Port & Free Zone port concession in Nigeria.

Strengths

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"The Clifford team provided great support in managing a complex transaction, ensuring a smooth process to bid and close. They demonstrated a great knowledge of the PPP project finance space."

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"The team is accessible at short notice and can deliver to tight deadlines."

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Notable Practitioners

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Craig Nethercott
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Craig Nethercott maintains a healthy reputation for his knowledge of upstream and midstream project finance transactions. He is particularly adept at advising on developments in Africa and the Middle East.

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John Wilkins
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John Wilkins maintains a noteworthy practice which focuses on the project financing of nuclear and gas-fired power plants. He is adept at advising on developments both within the UK and across Africa.

"John has leading industry knowledge. John is calm, collected, prepared and has an excellent understanding of his client’s requirements."

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Russell Wells
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Russell Wells is held in high regard for his work on midstream and downstream oil and gas transactions across a number of jurisdictions, including in Africa and Europe. He additionally serves as co-head of the firm's global projects group.

"Russell has always been pragmatic and commercial."

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Jeremy Connick
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Foreign Expert

Jeremy Connick maintains a well-regarded practice advising sponsors and lenders on the financing of energy developments, with a focus on projects in Africa.

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Craig Nethercott
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John Wilkins
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Russell Wells
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Jeremy Connick
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