Clifford Chance
Tony Giustini is the senior partner of our global energy, infrastructure and projects practices. His global practice covers investment, development and finance transactions in the power, renewables, sustainability, clean hydrogen, oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, and infrastructure sectors. He served for years as head of the firm's Worldwide Projects Group and Africa Group. Tony is also the leader of the Clean Hydrogen Taskforce (CHT), a group of Clifford Chance lawyers around the globe following the latest in clean H2 regulation, transaction structuring and market developments.
Over more than three decades, Tony has represented developers, investors and lenders in many multisource, complex energy, infrastructure and industrial projects in a variety of sectors, in Europe, Africa and other emerging markets. These include oil and gas pipelines, renewables (including geothermal), gas (including renewable natural gas) and coal fired power plants, LNG, mining and transportation projects. Most recently, he has led or worked on teams assisting clients on several (including GW-scale) clean H2 matters, including in Spain, France, The Netherlands, Morocco and Namibia. As the CHT leader, Tony brainstorms with market players across the upstream, midstream and downstream of the emerging clean H2 value chain, including developers, offtakers, regulators, investors, and lenders.
Tony has several notable rankings, including Chambers (Chambers & Partners) Band 1 in Project & Energy France, and Project Finance Africa-wide. He is also listed in the Legal500 (Legalease Ltd.) Hall of Fame, and IFLR (Delinian Ltd.) across several categories.
Contact details
- Clifford Chance, Paris
Clifford Chance, Houston - +17138212812
- Email me
- Speaks English, French and Italian
- Practice area Project development & finance, Global Financial Markets, PFI PPP
- Sector Energy & resources
Career and qualifications
- Princeton University (AB) 1981
- Harvard Law School (JD) 1984
- European University Institute (LLM) 1985
- Admitted as an Attorney-at-Law in New York 1985
- Admitted as an attorney-at-law in Washington DC 1988
- Admitted as an avocat in Paris 1990
- White & Case, lawyer and Partner, Paris and New York 1985
- Joined Clifford Chance as a Partner 2001
Awards and citations
- Anthony Giustini is ranked as part of the 'Hall of Fame' for the practice.
"Anthony Giustini is extremely solution-oriented being able to advise on complex issues on the spot to find acceptable solutions to the various needs of the negotiating parties."
Legal 500 EMEA 2024, Project Finance - France - Anthony Giustini is ranked as part of the 'Hall of Fame' for the practice.
Legal 500 EMEA 2024, Industry Focus: Energy - France - Anthony Giustini (Band 1) has extensive experience handling international projects both in Africa and Europe. He is highly sought after for his advice on oil and gas and renewable energy mandates.
"Anthony Giustini is top of the class."
Chambers Europe 2024, Project & Energy: International - France
Chambers Global 2024, Project & Energy: International - France
- Anthony Guistini is ranked as "Highly regarded".
IFLR 2023, Project Development, Banking, Project Finance - France
- Anthony Giustini is ranked in the 'Hall of Fame' for the practice.
Legal 500 EMEA 2023, Project Finance - France - Anthony Giustini is ranked in the 'Hall of Fame' for the practice.
Legal 500 EMEA 2023, Industry Focus: Energy - France - Anthony Giustini (Band 1) has extensive experience handling international projects both in Africa and Europe. He is highly sought after for his advice on oil and gas mandates.
"Top practitioner."
"Knowledgeable, accessible, personable, friendly, and dedicated."
Chambers Global 2023, Project & Energy: International - France
Chambers Europe 2023, Project & Energy: International - France
- Anthony Giustini is ranked as "Highly Regarded".
IFLR 2022, Project development, Banking, Project finance - France - Anthony Giustini is ranked in the 'Hall of Fame' for the practice.
Legal 500 2022, Project Finance - France - Anthony Giustini is ranked in the 'Hall of Fame' for the practice.
Legal 500 2022, Industry Focus: Energy - France - "Top practitioner" Anthony Giustini has extensive experience handling international projects both in Africa and Europe. He is highly sought after for his advice on oil and gas mandates. Clients describe him as "knowledgeable, accessible, personable, friendly, and dedicated." Ranked Band 1 (Projects & Energy: International) and Foreign expert for Africa-wide.
Chambers Global 2022, Projects & Energy: International - France
Chambers Europe 2022, Projects & Energy: International - France - Anthony Giustini is ranked as "Leading Individual" (Hall of Fame).
Legal 500 2021, Industry Focus: Energy - France
- Anthony Giustini is ranked in the "Hall of Fame".
Legal 500 2021, Project Finance - France - Anthony Giustini is ranked as "Highly regarded".
IFLR EMEA 2021, Banking, Energy and infrastructure, Project development, Project finance - France - Anthony Giustini maintains an excellent reputation and has a particular focus on finance transactions in the oil and gas sector. One enthused client highlights that "his in-depth knowledge of the legal issues at hand, paired with strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills make him a valuable addition to any negotiation team." The same source also says: "Giustini's invaluable experience with big oil and gas projects and project finance is an unbeatable combination. He is also very pleasant to work with."
Chambers Europe 2021, Projects & Energy: International - France
- Acting as the firm's regional managing partner for Africa, Anthony Giustini maintains an excellent reputation and has a particular focus on finance transactions in the oil and gas sector. One enthused client highlights that "his in-depth knowledge of the legal issues at hand, paired with strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills make him a valuable addition to any negotiation team." The same source also says: "Giustini's invaluable experience with big oil and gas projects and project finance is an unbeatable combination. He is also very pleasant to work with."
Chambers Global 2021, Projects & Energy: International - France
- Anthony Giustini is ranked as "Highly Regarded".
IFLR 2020, Energy and Infrastructure, Project Development, Banking, Project Finance - France - Anthony Giustini is ranked as a "Leading Individual"
Legal 500 2020, Project Finance - France - Anthony Giustini is ranked as "Leading Individual" (Hall of Fame)
Legal 500 2020, Industry Focus: Energy (Energy Projects) - France - Anthony Giustini co-leads the firm's Africa group. He remains a highly regarded practitioner, with impressed sources hailing him as a "leader" in the market. Giustini regularly advises lenders and sponsors on complex energy projects across Africa and Europe.
Chambers Global 2020, Projects & Energy: International - France
Chambers Europe 2020, Projects & Energy - France - "Clifford Chance's state-of-the-art public law, project finance and M&A infrastructure capabilities make the firm an infrastructure and energy project leader in France, in Africa and other parts of the world. The practice is currently advising on many of France's largest rail, motorway, broadband network and renewable projects. Highlights included assisting Eiffage Concessions with its tender bid for the RCEA motorway project tender, and EDF EN with the floating offshore wind test project. The firm is also involved in large-scale LNG, gas power, geothermal and hydro projects, mostly in Africa but also in other diverse jurisdictions including Georgia and Indonesia. It is assisting the government of Ethiopia with a 500MW geothermal project. The group is also advising on strategic new pipeline projects and on major infrastructure projects in Turkey including assisting a group of lenders with the Bursa health campus project. The 27-lawyer team is made up of high-profile figures including Anthony Giustini, Nikolaï Eatwell, Daniel Zerbib, Richard Tomlinson, Delphine Siino Courtin and public law expert David Préat."
Legal 500 EMEA 2019, Project Finance - France - "Combining first-class public law, project, finance and M&A expertise, Clifford Chance has impressive capabilities that are difficult to match. In France, the firm is advising sponsors on the country's largest offshore wind projects, and also advised on major gas, heat and renewables infrastructure M&A transactions. It assisted Cube Infrastructures with the disposals of district heating supplier Idex and Taranis. The practice is equally strong in the oil and gas and power sectors at international level, often acting for lenders and also for sponsors. It is advising on large-scale LNG, gas power, geothermal and hydro projects, primarily in Africa but also in other jurisdictions including Georgia and Indonesia. Highlights included assisting Sace with the financing of the Coral Floating LNG project in Mozambique, as well as Cacib with the financing of the Muara Tawar gas-fired power plant in Indonesia, and the government of Ethiopia with a 500MW geothermal project. The group also advises on highly strategic new pipeline projects. Key names include David Préat, Laurent Schoenstein, Benjamin De Blegiers, Anthony Giustini, Nikolaï Eatwell, Delphine Siino Courtin, Richard Tomlinson and Daniel Zerbib."
Legal 500 EMEA 2019, Industry Focus: Energy - France - Co-lead of the firm's Africa group, Anthony Giustini is highly praised across the market, with one interviewee saying: "He is skilled, attentive to the client, solution-oriented and dedicated." He is further highlighted for his expertise in African energy projects. He regularly acts for lenders and sponsors on energy infrastructure developments across Europe and Africa.
Chambers Europe 2019, Projects & Energy: International - France
Chambers Global 2019, Projects & Energy: International - France - "Clifford Chance is ‘the best in town and gives clients real value for money’. The firm provides ‘superb in-depth analysis and knowledge of project finance’ and its ‘ability to link legal and commercial aspects is outstanding’. The Paris hub stands out for its top capabilities on both domestic and international projects and is involved in several of France, Europe and Africa’s landmark power, hydropower, gas, renewables and pipeline projects including major domestic offshore projects and brownfield transactions. Abroad, the practice is assisting the Maltese Government with a 215MW gas-fired power plant and a LNG storage and degasification facility project. The first-class team is led by Anthony Giustini, Nikolaï Eatwell and Daniel Zerbib. David Préat is a key name for public law matters in France and abroad. Also strongly recommended are Delphine Siino Courtin and Benjamin de Blegiers, who is ‘a must when it comes to M&A transactions in the energy and infrastructure sector’. Richard Tomlinson is another name to note."
Legal 500 EMEA 2018, Industry Focus: Energy - France - "The ‘extremely professional’ Clifford Chance is ‘above the pack’, ‘provides high quality work’ and is ‘the best in town and gives clients real value for money’. The firm provides ‘superb in-depth analysis and knowledge of project finance’ work and its ‘ability to link legal and commercial aspects is outstanding’. The 38-lawyer team stands out for its leading capabilities on both domestic and international projects but is also involved in large transport and construction projects in Africa and Turkey: notably, the practice is assisting HSBC and sponsors Meridiam and Rönesans with the project bond financing of the Turkish Elazig health campus, and several lenders with the financing of the Turkish Bursa health centre. In France, the practice is involved in most of the country’s few ongoing large greenfield projects, including advising Transdev’s biding consortium on the Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport Express rail project. Other work included high-profile instructions in the energy sector, including involvement in many of France, Europe and Africa’s landmark power, hydropower, gas, renewables and pipeline projects: it is assisting the Maltese Government with a 215MW gas-fired power plant and a LNG facility project. Practice heads Anthony Giustini, Nikolaï Eatwell and Daniel Zerbib are some of the market’s finest advisers. David Préat is a key name for public law matters in France and abroad and also strongly recommended are Delphine Siino Courtin and Benjamin de Blegiers, who is ‘a must when it comes to M&A transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors’. Richard Tomlinson is also involved."
Legal 500 EMEA 2018, Project Finance - France
- Anthony Giustini is described as "very commercial" by clients. He enjoys an impressive reputation in the energy and natural resources field, regularly assisting clients with PFI, PPP and project finance issues. He often advises banks and commercial lenders on cross-border matters, with a strong focus on Africa.
Chambers Europe 2018, Energy & Natural Resources - France - Anthony Giustini co-leads the firm's Africa group. He enjoys an excellent reputation for his practice within which he is notably active on the lender side of major energy or infrastructure projects. He has experience working in a range of jurisdictions, including Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Interviewees commend his commercial approach and report that he is "doing amazing international work."
Chambers Europe 2018, International Projects - France
Chambers Global 2018, Projects: International Projects - France - "Clifford Chance has ‘excellent’ expertise and is particularly recommended for the most complex projects. The firm often advises export credit agencies and commercial lenders on the financing of Africa’s largest power projects and also assists state entities; acts on projects in France and Europe, covering oil and gas, conventional energy and renewables, as well as transport and other infrastructure in France and Africa. Highlights included advising the Maltese government on the development and financing of a 215MW gas-fired power plant and an LNG storage and degasification facility, as well as assisting the lenders with the financing of the 450MW Azura-Edo IPP project in Nigeria. Anthony Giustini, Daniel Zerbib and public law expert David Préat are market-leading figures, as is the ‘very responsive and highly knowledgeable’ Nikolaï Eatwell. Delphine Siino Courtin, ‘dealmaker’ Benjamin de Blegiers and Richard Tomlinson are also recommended."
Legal 500 EMEA 2017, Project Finance - France - "Clifford Chance has ‘excellent’ expertise and is particularly recommended for high-profile projects. The firm often advises export credit agencies and commercial lenders on the financing of large African power projects – such as the financing of the 450MW Azura-Edo IPP project in Nigeria – and also routinely assists state entities. It is handling energy projects in France and Europe, and is particularly active in the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors. Highlights included advising the Maltese government on the development and financing of a 215MW gas-fired power plant and an LNG storage and degasification facility. Anthony Giustini, the ‘very responsive and highly knowledgeable’ Nikolaï Eatwell, Daniel Zerbib and public law expert David Préat are leading market figures. Delphine Siino Courtin, ‘dealmaker’ Benjamin de Blegiers and Richard Tomlinson are also recommended."
Legal 500 EMEA 2017, Energy - France - Anthony Giustini advises on project finance, PFI, PPP and construction in various sectors. These include petrochemicals, mining, infrastructure, as well as oil and gas. He recently advised a pool of senior lenders on the financing of an USD890 million open cycle gas turbine project in Edo State in Nigeria.
Chambers Europe 2017, Energy & Natural Resources - France - Head of department and co-head of the firm's Africa group, Anthony Giustini is highly respected in the area of project finance. Sources say he is "one of the reference lawyers for project work in Paris and France." A client adds: "He is very sensible, logical and very good at speaking to lenders." He recently advised the pool of lenders on the USD409 million financing of the Dakar toll road extension.
Chambers Global 2017, Projects: International Projects - France
Chambers Europe 2017, International Projects - France - Anthony Giustini remains a highly respected reference on the market for project development and finance in oil and gas, petrochemicals, power and mining. He has a particularly strong reputation for international projects. "He is brilliant on large transactions involving government entities and very big project financings," notes one contented client.
Chambers Europe 2016, Energy & Natural Resources - France - A leading name on the market, Anthony Giustini has a wide project finance and development practice and co-heads the firm's Africa group. He is most active in the fields of oil and gas, petrochemicals, power, mining and infrastructure. One client notes: "Tony is, as far as I'm concerned, the best. He's got the experience, has seen it all, is incredibly calm and is a master at negotiation."
Chambers Europe 2016, Projects: International Projects - France - "Clifford Chance’s impressive energy projects practice often advises lenders and is involved in numerous large hydropower, conventional and renewable energy project financings in Africa, as well as high-profile renewable energy projects in France. The practice is assisting the lenders with the financing of the 450MW Azura gas turbine power project in Nigeria and has been advising Eolien Maritime France on three major offshore wind farm projects. The firm also handles oil and gas and mining work, as well as some energy M&A. Key figures in the practice include co-head of the firm’s Africa practice Anthony Giustini, co-head of the North Africa practice Delphine Siino Courtin, Nikolaï Eatwell and David Préat, who is a reference in public law. Laurent Schoenstein is also involved in some M&A-related work; Richard Tomlinson was promoted to partner".
Legal 500 EMEA 2016, Energy - France - "Clifford Chance has the ‘best lawyers in town’ for French project finance work and is involved in major domestic road and infrastructure projects, as well as mandates internationally. It is assisting the International Finance Corporation (IFC) with the financing of the Adana health campus. The firm also has an impressive energy project practice, where it often advises lenders. It is involved in many conventional power, hydro and renewable energy project financings in Africa, such as assisting the lenders with the 120MW Kribi power plant expansion financing in Cameroon. Key figures in the team for international projects include Anthony Giustini, who jointly heads the firm’s Africa practice, Delphine Siino Courtin, who jointly heads the firm’s North Africa practice, as well as Nikolaï Eatwell and recently promoted partner Richard Tomlinson. For domestic project finance work, David Préat stands out for public law aspects, while Daniel Zerbib and recently promoted partner Benjamin de Blegiers are ‘outstanding individuals either on the banks or sponsor side’."
Legal 500 EMEA 2016, Project Finance - France - Co-head of the firm's Africa practice Anthony Giustini is extremely knowledgeable of Africa-related matters. He handles finance transactions and project development work in the mining and infrastructure sectors.
Chambers Global 2016, Projects: International Projects - France
- A leading name in the market, Anthony Giustini has a wide project finance and development practice and co-heads the firm's Africa group. He is most active in the fields of oil and gas, petrochemicals, power, mining and infrastructure. One client notes: "Tony is, as far as I'm concerned, the best. He's got the experience, has seen it all, is incredibly calm and is a master at negotiation."
Chambers Global 2016, Projects: International Projects - France
- "Leading the Africa practice, Anthony Giustini a highly regarded project finance lawyer with long-standing experience on mandates in emerging economies."
Chambers Global 2015, Corporate/M&A - France - Anthony Giustini is "without a doubt" one of the foremost project finance advisers acting in Africa. Sources highlight his "extremely practical approach" and "gazillion years of experience" in African energy projects. He co-heads the Africa practice from the Paris office.
Chambers Global 2015, Africa-wide, Projects & Energy - France
- Paris-based Anthony Giustini is best known for his finance practice, while sources are also unanimous in endorsing his African expertise, calling him a "top lawyer". He is one of the co-heads of the firm's Africa group.
Chambers Global 2015, Africa-wide, Corporate/Commercial - France
- Anthony Giustini leads the firm's Africa practice. He focuses on project development and finance matters and handles work for both sponsors and lenders in the power, oil and gas, infrastructure and mining sectors. Impressed clients describe him as "just top notch: extremely experienced, straight to the point, realistic, commercial and someone who considers the context all the time."
Chambers Global 2015, Projects: International Projects - France
- Anthony Giustini co-heads the worldwide projects group. He has 27 years of experience in this area, focusing mainly on the development and financing aspects of oil and gas, mining, infrastructure and energy projects across EMEA. One source describes him as "a legend in his own right. Probably one of the most experienced projects lawyers out there. He's excellent at mitigating risk and outstanding at resolving deadlocks in tough negotiations."
Chambers Europe 2014, Projects: International Projects - France
- "Anthony Giustini is a highly respected practitioner who focuses on the development and financing of major power, infrastructure and natural resources projects. In the words of one interviewee: "He's technically very strong and good at making things happen - this is the type of lawyer I like." Recent activity includes advising SOCAR on the development of an integrated oil, gas and petrochemicals complex."
Chambers Europe 2014, Energy & Natural Resources
- "Anthony Giustini "has a great practice, and is a name that always comes up for Africa." He is involved in transactional work in the energy sector and is sought out for large financing mandates."
Chambers Global 2014, Africa-wide, Corporate/Commercial
- Anthony Giustini stands out among commentators for his high level of activity, extensive experience and the practical, specific local advice he offers clients. One source described him as "a real pleasure to work with - even though he's under a lot of pressure he's always in a good mood."
Chambers Global 2014, Africa-wide, Projects & Energy - "Paris is the hub of Clifford Chance’s worldwide projects practice. The team includes some 30 lawyers who meet ‘the highest standards’ and assist financial institutions and sponsors on landmark projects globally. It advised the export credit agencies on the Bosphorus Tunnel project in Turkey and represented International Power-GDF Suez and Nareva on the 1,300MW Safi integrated power project. Anthony Giustini co-heads the firm’s global practice."
Legal 500 2014, Project Finance and Energy: Project Finance