In today's market, no credible business growth strategy for Asia Pacific can overlook Australia. As an increasingly important part of the region's economy, the country is a target for overseas investment, particularly in the energy and resources sector, and a strong domestic economy has created national champions, increasingly looking to invest in Asia and beyond.

Clifford Chance's Australian practice focuses on high-end corporate/M&A work, complex litigation and financing and regulatory matters, with a particular strength in the energy and resources sector.

The 15-partner practice was created in May 2011, through a merger with leading boutique firms Chang, Pistilli & Simmons in Sydney and Cochrane Lishman Carson Luscombe in Perth.

Merging the boutiques' existing expertise and reputation in Australia with Clifford Chance's global network created a fully-integrated operation with a strong track record with both corporates and financial institutions.

Careers in Australia
As our business in Australia grows, we will be looking for talented lawyers to work with us in Australia. If you are interested in finding out about our exciting career opportunities in the country, please click here.

Legal areas in Australia

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Company and commercial transactions
• Inward investment and joint ventures
• Competition/Antitrust
• Litigation and dispute resolution
• Projects, energy and resources, and infrastructure
• Banking and finance
• Leveraged finance
• Equity capital markets
• Derivatives and structured products
• Real estate
• Funds and investment management
• Regulatory enforcement and white-collar crime
• Special situations (debt and equity)
• Restructuring and insolvency