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What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has a leading practice with particular expertise in UK and African power developments. Beyond the power sector, the firm also routinely advises on PPP transport and social infrastructure 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

  • Clifford Chance advised Network Rail in relation to a proposed long-term concession between the client and the private sector regarding the development of a new public communications network, consisting of a next-generation fibre optic cable and connectivity infrastructure across Network Rail.

Strengths

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Clifford Chance stand out for their high level of professionalism, exceptional attention to detail and deep sector knowledge.

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The Clifford Chance team are incredibly diligent and go over and above to make our lenders feel comfortable.

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Their client responsiveness is exceptional.

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Notable Practitioners

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Craig Nethercott
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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.

Craig is an outstanding practitioner. He is always available, super commercial and undoubtedly one of the top project finance lawyers in the business.

Craig is an exceptional professional who is able to deliver creativity allied with commercial realism.

Craig Nethercott is arguably one of the best project finance partners I have ever worked with. He has an unparalleled experience; he has seen it all when it comes to complex project financings.

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John Wilkins
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John Wilkins
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Band 2

John Wilkins maintains a noteworthy practice which focuses on the project financing of nuclear and gas-fired power plants. He is also adept at advising on carbon capture projects. He holds particular expertise in novel financing structures, such as the Regulated Asset Base model.

John Wilkins is comprehensive, diligent and provides real advice for us. He provides all the information that we need in order to make decisions.

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Michael Pearson
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Michael Pearson
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Michael Pearson frequently advises both sponsors and lenders on the financing aspects of PPP transactions. His expertise spans domestic and international infrastructure projects, with a focus on transport assets.

He has great expertise and knowledge of the market.

Michael is an excellent lawyer and an even better person to have on your side.

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Russell Wells
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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 energy group.

Russell is a very capable lawyer and a very smart partner.

Russell is a very capable lawyer and a very smart partner.

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Clare Burgess
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Clare Burgess
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Band 4

Clare Burgess is co-head of the firm's worldwide projects group. Her expertise extends to project financing matters, with a focus on the energy sector. She is particularly experienced in offshore wind projects.

Clare is extremely knowledgeable and provides pragmatic and well-grounded advice.

Clare has vast experience in project finance, but she is distinguished from others by her commercial pragmatism and problem solving.

She is a fantastic people manager. Her team is highly cohesive and reflects her dedication to excellence in law and client service.

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Praveen Jagadish
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Praveen Jagadish
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Up and Coming

Praveen Jagadish is notable for his project finance practice spanning renewable, nuclear and transport assets. He is adept at leading on PPP transactions in addition to green financing deals.

Praveen can be relied on to find a practical solution to most problems and is willing to provide definitive views and advice.

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Projects: Mainly Domestic
John Wilkins
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John Wilkins
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Michael Pearson
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Michael Pearson
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Praveen Jagadish
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Praveen Jagadish
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Up and Coming
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Projects: Mainly International
Craig Nethercott
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Craig Nethercott
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Russell Wells
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Russell Wells
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John Wilkins
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John Wilkins
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Clare Burgess
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Clare Burgess
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