Clifford Chance
Michael Pearson advises public bodies, investors, developers and financiers on major infrastructure projects internationally.
Michael is recognised as a leading lawyer in the infrastructure sector by international directories, including IFLR1000, Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
- Advising the lenders in relation to the Rv555 Road Project, Norway
- Advising the lenders on the financing of road Lots 15 and 18 of the Kenya Annuity Road Programme
- Advising a bidding consortium in relation to the A465 Road Project, UK
- Advising a bidding consortium in relation to the Thames Tideway Tunnel Project, UK
- Advising the sponsors in relation to the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Integrated Waste Project, UK
- Advising the developer of Battersea Power Station in relation to the London Underground Northern Line Extension, UK
- Advising the lenders in relation to the Thameslink Rolling Stock Project, UK
- Advising the sponsors on the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft PPP Project (AirTanker), UK
- Advising the sponsors on Barts and The Royal London Hospital PPP Project, UK
News and client work
Contact details
- Clifford Chance, London
- +44 207006 4753
- Email me
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- Speaks English
- Practice area Project development & finance, PFI PPP, Global Financial Markets
- Sector Banks, Sovereign wealth, Industrials, Transport & logistics, Real estate, Energy & resources
Career and qualifications
- University of Cardiff (LLB) 2002
- Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2006
- Joined Clifford Chance 2008
- Partner since 2016
Professional bodies
- Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA), UK Policy Working Group
Awards and citations
- "Michael provides excellent levels of support, communication and understanding."
Chambers UK 2024, Projects: PFI/PPP - "He has really good leadership skills. He's very good commercially and sensible."
Chambers UK 2024, Projects: PFI/PPP - "He is highly capable, thoughtful and helpful."
Chambers UK 2023, Projects: PFI/PPP