LAWYER PROFILE

Nigel Wellings

Global 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

Africa-wide

6 years ranked

Corporate/Commercial

Nigeria

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance LLP

Practice Areas

Nigel is Co-Head of Corporate, Europe and a partner in our financial investor practice in London, with a focus on clean energy and infrastructure transactions. Nigel possesses an exceptional ability to lead complex cross-border transactions with precision and strategic insight. He specialises in shareholder equity arrangements, joint ventures and platform agreements. Nigel led the firm’s Middle East Corporate practice from 2010 – 2015 and works regularly on cross-border matters across emerging markets, particularly in Africa, and has a wealth of experience in navigating issues arising out of diverse legal landscapes.

Career

University of Nottingham (Law with American Law (LLB, Am) 1993

Joined Clifford Chance 1995

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 1997

Partner since 2006

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Africa-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Nigel Wellings operates a highly regarded emerging markets practice from the firm's London office. A trusted adviser to prolific PE and development fund investors, he has been engaged for assistance with transactions impacting a number of major markets in Africa.

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Corporate/Commercial - Nigeria

Nigeria, expertise based abroad in UK

Individual Editorial

Co-head of Clifford Chance's London corporate practice, Nigel Wellings assists clients across Africa on a range of M&A and private equity transactions. He has expertise in the retail, energy and financial services sectors.

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