We help industrial, transport and mobility businesses navigate complex challenges. Clifford Chance provides legal insight and strategic support to help you succeed in a competitive market.
Our global Industrials, Transport and Mobility teams specialise in the following sub-sectors:
- Aerospace & Defence
Our experience includes advising major aerospace and defence OEMs and service providers, leading sector-specific M&A for OEMs, private equity and sovereign wealth funds, and working closely with asset finance providers. We have advised on PFI/PPP projects in the UK and across Europe, and maintain strong relationships with public sector bodies. We also guide clients on FCPA matters and international anti-corruption regimes, including the UN Convention Against Corruption and the OECD Anti-bribery Convention.
Our deep knowledge of ITAR / defence regulation, sanctions / export control, NSIA / CFIUS and broad experience of defence sector financing and capital raising sets us apart from other law firms.
We are one of the very few firms that can provide globally integrated advice on defence-related activities in or involving NATO member states. - Transport & Logistics
Our team brings deep sector knowledge and practical legal insight to clients in the aviation, rail, shipping and logistics sectors achieve their goals.
We advise on complex financings, M&A, advisory, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution, helping you navigate the challenges of the transport & logistics sector, manage risk, and seize opportunities.
- Automotive & Mobility
Our automotive industry group brings together sector knowledge and legal expertise for OEMs and suppliers. We advise on M&A, joint ventures and divestments, and work globally with our Energy teams on mandates across e-mobility, the EV and battery supply chain as well as leveraging our Tech sector expertise to steer our clients though the advancements being realised in the sector. Our clients include international car and truck manufacturers, engineering companies and suppliers. - Chemicals & Materials
We help chemicals businesses manage regulatory change, margin pressure and growth in emerging markets. Our global team advises producers and distributors worldwide.
We support clients with mergers and acquisitions, new product launches, divestments, partnerships and joint ventures. We advise on structuring and restructuring industrial and chemical parks, securing patent protection, and R&D agreements. Our experience covers compliance with regulations such as the Industrial Emissions Directive, REACH, CLP, and EU Biocides and Pesticides Regulations.
We also advise on digital transformation, real estate, environmental and health and safety compliance, supply and service agreements, and national rules on pensions and incentives for the chemicals sector. - Capital Goods
We help clients across the capital goods, manufacturing and agribusiness sectors manage legal, regulatory and commercial challenges. Our team advises on factories, machinery, tools and equipment used in production worldwide.
We support clients with cross-border and domestic M&A, private equity, joint ventures and post-merger integration. We advise on compliance, including anti-corruption and antitrust law, and help resolve complex disputes and litigation. Our team protects intellectual property rights globally and guides clients on alternative debt and equity financing.
We also advise on international sanctions, trade corridor navigation and export control issues, drawing on our global reach and sector knowledge to help you achieve your goals.
We collaborate across our global sector network on technology, energy and more. We advise on global supply chain risks, climate change litigation, the EU Data Act, and developments in batteries and electric vehicles. This collaboration builds our knowledge and drives innovation, helping you make informed investments and solve challenges.
