Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance retains position as the leading international law firm in Chambers UK 2012

International law firm Clifford Chance has been awarded 29 Tier 1 practice rankings in the Chambers UK 2012 directory, once again taking more top rankings than any other international law firm in the London and UK-wide market.

Chambers' rankings are based on research by 100 full-time researchers, who conduct thousands of interviews with lawyers and their clients to identify the best practitioners and firms in the market. The results are based on the criteria that matter most to clients – such as technical expertise, business acumen, prompt delivery and value for money.

David Bickerton, London Managing Partner, comments:

"I am particularly proud of our recent accolade in Chambers UK 2012. We work very hard to bring the breadth and depth of expertise for which Clifford Chance is recognised to our clients, so it is gratifying to see this recognised once again by our clients and competitors."

Clifford Chance's London office has recently advised on a number of high-profile mandates, including:

• Advising the underwriters on Glencore International's US$10bn IPO, the first dual London and Hong Kong admission
• Advising ONO on three high yield offerings totalling over €1bn in the last year
• Advising LCH.Clearnet on the London Stock Exchange's £870m proposed offer
• Advising Eurostar on a €550m financing
• Advising Esporta on its sale of Virgin Active properties to British Land
• Advising Carlyle on its £1bn acquisition of RAC
• Advising Stan Kroenke on his £731m offer for Arsenal Football Club
• Advising Wellstream on its £800m acquisition by GE