LAWYER PROFILE

Craig Nethercott

UK 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Projects: Mainly International

UK-wide

2 years ranked

About

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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.

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 Guide to the Legal Profession

Projects: Mainly International - UK-wide

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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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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 Guide to the Legal Profession
Craig is an exceptional professional who is able to deliver creativity allied with commercial realism.
Projects: Mainly InternationalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
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 Guide to the Legal Profession