LAWYER PROFILE

Craig Nethercott

Global 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Projects: Mainly International

2 years ranked

Projects & Energy

Middle East-wide

14 years ranked

Projects: Mainly International

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance LLP

Global

Practice Areas

Craig Nethercott is a partner in the Global Energy & Infrastructure Group at Clifford Chance. He has experience in project finance, banking, capital markets, and Islamic finance. Craig has advised on transactions in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

He is ranked Band 1 for Projects by Chambers UK 2025.

Career

University College Dublin (BCL) 1991

Queens University Belfast (LLM) 1993

Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland, 1995

Admitted to New York Bar, 1996

Admitted as solicitor in England & Wales, 1997

Partner since 2003

Joined Clifford Chance as a partner September 2023

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Projects: Mainly International - UK

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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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Projects & Energy - Middle East-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

London-based Craig Nethercott is noted for his deep understanding of Shari'a-compliant financing structures. He is well versed in matters relating to Saudi Arabia, often working on government-related projects and petrochemical deals. He is also an experienced lawyer when it comes to the financing of water and energy projects.

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Projects: Mainly International - UK

Foreign expert in Middle East-wide

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Craig is an exceptional professional who is able to deliver creativity allied with commercial realism.
Projects: Mainly InternationalChambers Global Guide
Craig is an outstanding practitioner. He is always available, super commercial and undoubtedly one of the top project finance lawyers in the business.
Projects: Mainly InternationalChambers Global Guide
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.
Projects: Mainly InternationalChambers Global Guide