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Clifford Chance advises Vitruvian Partners on its investment in Thunes

Thu, 01 May 2025 09:01:00 GMT

Thunes operates a real-time payments network spanning more than 130 countries and plays a pivotal role in driving financial inclusion and seamless cross-border transactions. This funding round will support Thunes as it continues to scale its global network, expand its product offering and accelerate its growth in key markets.

Neil Evans and Tom Lin led the Clifford Chance cross border team and were supported by Caitlin Hagart, David Ho, Ruth McAteer and Denzyl Ang, alongside members of Clifford Chance's Regulatory and Compliance teams.

Clifford Chance advises on OCP's successful U.S.$1.75 billion notes offering, re-opening the USD market in CEEMEA

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:33:13 GMT

This successful notes issuance by OCP was the first USD issuance from a CEMEEA issuer since March 27, helping to re-open the USD market in CEEMEA. The net proceeds of the offering will be used in part to fund OCP's capital expenditure programme.

OCP is a leading vertically integrated fertiliser company involved in the extraction, production and commercialisation of phosphate rock, phosphoric acid, phosphate-based fertilisers and animal nutrition and speciality products.

The team was co-led by Clifford Chance in Casablanca and Paris, with Mustapha Mourahib on Moroccan DCM matters and Olivier Plessis on US Capital Markets matters, together with, in Paris, on UK DCM matters, Cedric Burford, DCM partner, Andrew McCann, DCM counsel, and Molly Horan, DCM trainee solicitor; in London, on US Capital Markets matters, Johannes Juette, US partner, Aritra Saha and Natasha Sarna, US associates; and in Casablanca, on Moroccan DCM matters, Hamza Morsad, associate.

Clifford Chance announces the promotion of 31 partners to the global partnership, and four new Senior Counsel and forty new Counsel appointments across our European offices, 8 of which are in Belgium

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:22:00 GMT

Alexandre Ooms, Office Managing Partner for Clifford Chance in Belgium: " I wish to congratulate our 8 lawyers on their well-deserved promotions to Partner, Senior Counsel and Counsel and I am delighted to count so many talents in our team.

These achievements are a testament to their unwavering dedication, exceptional commitment, and the significant contributions they have made to our firm and to the Brussels office in the past years"

Aleksander Tombiński, Corporate

Aleksander, in our Brussels Antitrust team, helps clients navigate through complex regulatory investigations. His practice covers abuse of market power, anti-competitive agreements, tech regulation, global merger control, and state aid matters. He joined the firm as an Associate in 2013 and was promoted to Counsel in 2022. Aleks holds a Master en droit from the Université catholique de Louvain and is qualified to practise in Belgium. Fluent in French and Polish, he dedicates a significant portion of his time to clients in the tech and retail sectors.

Pieter De Bock, Real estate

A member of the Brussels bar since 1999, Pieter is a specialist in real estate transactions and projects, public, environmental and urban planning law. He works on a broad range of real estate matters including numerous high profile property transactions or projects, corporate transactions, advisory work and litigation. Pieter has advised numerous clients on zoning law, permitting requirements and questions of environmental law, including on liabilities for soil contamination.

Nivi Balaji, Corporate

Nivi specialises in UK and EU competition law, advising on merger control, foreign investment regimes and behavioural antitrust matters. Nivi advises clients across a number of sectors including energy and infrastructure, transportation, telecoms, consumer goods and retail. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Honours) from the Durham University and a Master of Laws (Competition law) from the College of Europe.

Jonathan Blondeel, Corporate

Jonathan is a member of our Global Antitrust group and joined Clifford Chance Brussels in 2015. Jonathan advises clients on a wide range of EU and Belgian competition law matters, including merger control, behavioural matters under Articles 101 and 102 of the TFEU, and State aid investigations, as well as Belgian FDI matters. He also coordinated the development of the Clifford Chance Dawn Raid App for Belgium. He holds a degree in Law from the Universiteit Gent and an LL.M in Competition Law from University College London.

Carmen Puscas, Corporate

Carmen joined our Global Antitrust Group in 2018. She advises clients on all aspects of competition law and represents companies in behavioural investigations (both in submitting and defending against complaints) and merger control proceedings before the European Commission. She has worked with clients across various sectors including TMT, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and oil and gas. She holds a Bachelor of Laws / Behavioural Science (Psychology) from the Queensland University of Technology, a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law, Queensland, and an LL.M in International and European Law from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

Nathan Tulkens, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Nathan joined Clifford Chance in Brussels in 2015 following the obtention of his law degree magna cum laude from the University of Louvain-la-Neuve in 2014. He is a member of our litigation and dispute resolution practice. Nathan's practice is focused on commercial litigation and arbitration whether in a domestic or international context. He also has a substantial experience in commercial law and M&A and advises corporate clients across various sectors. He is a member of CEPANI, the Belgian Centre for Arbitration and has a keen interest in ESG related work and topics, as well as the sports sector.

Stijn Van Walleghem, Tax, Pensions and Employment

Stijn joined the Clifford Chance Brussels office as a tax associate in 2015. He obtained master degrees in law from the Universities of Leuven (KUL) and Brussels (ULB), where he specialised in tax law and international law. Stijn also obtained an LLM in taxation (with additional certification in WTO law) from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. He advises clients on the tax aspects of corporate (e.g. private equity M&A, LBO, MBO, restructuring operations), finance and real estate transactions. He has represented clients in major tax disputes with the Belgian tax authorities, including during tax investigations, administrative proceedings and legal proceedings before the various Belgian courts.

Gillis Waelkens, Corporate

Gillis joined Clifford Chance in Brussels as an associate in 2018. He focuses on domestic and international M&A transactions and corporate advisory work. He has a particular expertise with regulated industries (telecom, energy, transportation), technology and venture capital, and cross-border industrial M&A. He assists clients with their infrastructure transactions, venture and growth investments, public and cross-border M&A. Gillis obtained his law degree magna cum laude from KU Leuven in 2018. He also holds a Master in Policy Economics from KU Leuven.

Charles Adams, the Global Managing Partner at Clifford Chance, said about the partners' promotions, "We're committed to investing in and nurturing our top talent in areas where we can have the most impact on our clients' success. These exceptional individuals represent our high-performing, collaborative culture and continued focus on supporting our clients’ most critical challenges."

Steve Jacoby, co-Regional Managing Partner for One Europe comments on the (Senior) Counsel appointments: "These appointments reflect our commitment to continuing to invest in our people, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional service to our clients and strengthen our position as the leading global law firm in Europe".

Chinwe Odimba-Chapman, co-Regional Managing Partner for One Europe continues: "These appointments are a testament to the exceptional talent within Clifford Chance. By investing in our people, we are not only investing in the future of our firm but also ensuring that we continue to meet the evolving needs of our clients."

The new Senior Counsel and Counsel appointments span all practice areas across the firm's European offices, including M&A, Antitrust, Private Capital, Technology, Tax and Litigation.

Click here for a full overview of the partners' promotions and here for a full overview of the new Senior Counsel and Counsel.

Clifford Chance ernennt weltweit 31 neue Partnerinnen und Partner – darunter drei in Deutschland

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:13:00 GMT

Die neuen Partnerinnen und Partner unterstreichen die außerordentliche Stärke und Tiefe der Expertise, die den Mandanten der Sozietät über alle globalen Märkte, Produktgruppen und Branchen und im Einklang mit der globalen Wachstumsstrategie von Clifford Chance zur Verfügung stehen.

Neu in die deutsche Partnerschaft aufgenommen werden:

Nicolas Cookson (Global Financial Markets, Düsseldorf) ist auf die Sektoren Energie, Infrastruktur und natürliche Ressourcen spezialisiert und berät Mandanten insbesondere zu Themen wie der Energiewende, erneuerbaren Energien und Offshore-Windprojekten, als auch zu den Sektoren Metall und Bergbau sowie zur gesamten Wertschöpfungskette von Batterien. Er trat der Sozietät 2013 als Associate in Paris bei, es folgten Secondments nach Casablanca, zur Mitsubishi Corp in Tokio und in das Clifford Chance-Büro in Tokio. Nicolas Cookson ist in England und Wales sowie bei der französischen Anwaltskammer zugelassen. Er ist Co-Head der Global Metals and Mining Group sowie der German Japan Group der Kanzlei, bei denen er Mandanten aus den Bereichen der Automobil- und Energieindustrie und dem Finanzdienstleistungssektor berät.

Dr. Samuel Frommelt (Corporate/Private Equity, München) gehört der deutschen Private-Equity-Praxis von Clifford Chance an. Er ist spezialisiert auf die Beratung von Private-Equity-Investoren, deren Portfolio-Unternehmen sowie Venture Capital- und strategische Investoren, in allen transaktionsbezogenen Angelegenheiten, insbesondere bei dem Erwerb und Verkauf von Unternehmen, Minderheitsbeteiligungen, Carve-outs, Add-ons, Joint Ventures und Unternehmensumstrukturierungen mit einem besonderen Fokus auf Mid-Market-Transaktionen sowie Impact- und Infrastruktur-Investments. Er trat der Kanzlei 2021 als Senior Associate bei. Samuel Frommelt verfügt neben seinem Doktortitel auch über einen Master of Business Administration.

Dr. Tobias Nogami Kamerling (Corporate, Düsseldorf) ist Teil unserer Corporate-Praxis in Düsseldorf und auf M&A-Transaktionen mit Schwerpunkt auf japanischen Outbound-Investitionen in Europa und dem Energie- und Infrastruktursektor spezialisiert, insbesondere die Bereiche Offshore-Wind und erneuerbare Energien. Er hat an der Goethe-Universität Frankfurt promoviert und ist in Deutschland als Rechtsanwalt zugelassen. Tobias Nogami Kamerling spricht fließend Deutsch, Japanisch und Englisch und betreut Unternehmen und Finanzinvestoren in den Bereichen Energie, Infrastruktur und Produktion sowie japanische Unternehmen aller Sektoren.

Dr. Stefan Sax, Managing Partner bei Clifford Chance für Deutschland: "Mit ihrem herausragenden Fachwissen, ihrem Einsatz für unsere Mandanten und ihrem Unternehmergeist sind unsere neuen Partnerinnen und Partner bereits unverzichtbare Mitglieder unserer deutschen und internationalen Teams und haben so bereits einen wesentlichen Beitrag zum Erfolg der Kanzlei geleistet. Im Namen der deutschen Partnerschaft gratuliere ich allen ganz herzlich zu diesem wichtigen Meilenstein in ihrer Karriere, wünsche ihnen weiterhin viel Erfolg und freue mich auf die gemeinsame Zukunft."

Charles Adams, Global Managing Partner von Clifford Chance, ergänzt: „Wir investieren in unsere Top-Talente und fördern sie vor allem in den Bereichen, in denen wir den größten Einfluss auf den Erfolg unserer Mandanten haben können. Diese 31 außergewöhnlichen Persönlichkeiten repräsentieren unsere leistungsstarke, kollaborative Kanzlei-Kultur und unser kontinuierliches Bestreben, unsere Mandanten bei ihren komplexesten Herausforderungen zu begleiten.“

Adrian Cartwright, Global Senior Partner von Clifford Chance, fügt hinzu: „Herzlichen Glückwunsch an unsere neu ernannten Partnerinnen und Partner. Jede und jeder einzelne von ihnen bringt branchenführende juristische Expertise und unternehmerisches Denken mit und setzt so die Stärke unserer globalen Plattform für unsere Mandanten und den anhaltenden Erfolg der Kanzlei ein.“

Die Übersicht der weltweit 31 neu ernannten Partnerinnen und Partner bei Clifford Chance zum 1. Mai 2025 sowie ihre Fachbereiche und Standorte:

Aleksander Tombiński, Corporate, Brüssel
Alex Hutcheson, Global Financial Markets, London
Alex Walker, Corporate, London
Alim Amershi, Global Financial Markets, London
Amy Bird, Tax, Pensions & Employment, London
Ben Jasper, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, London
Catherine Naroz, Corporate, Paris
Chiara Commis, Global Financial Markets, Mailand
Chin Seng Chew, Global Financial Markets, Singapur
Chloe Cheng, Corporate, Singapur
Corinne Duvnjak, Global Financial Markets, Paris
Ernst van der Touw, Corporate, Amsterdam
Felipe Font, Global Financial Markets, Madrid
Guy Burkitt, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, London
Herbert Swaniker, Corporate, London
Jean-Baptiste Merigot de Treigny, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Paris
Jesús Quesada, Global Financial Markets, Madrid
Karolina Rozycka, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Paris
Leonhard Rudolph, Real Estate, London
Mel Chan, Global Financial Markets, Singapur
Michael van Arsdall, Corporate, Washington
Nicolas Cookson, Global Financial Markets, Düsseldorf
Olivia Higgs, Corporate, London
Patrick Meniru, Corporate, London
Pierre Goyat, Tax, Pensions & Employment, Paris
Dr. Samuel Frommelt, Corporate, München
Simon Connor, Global Financial Markets, London
Sohini Kar-Purkayastha, Global Financial Markets, Dubai
Thea Gausel, Global Financial Markets, London
Tiemen Drenth, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Amsterdam
Dr. Tobias Kamerling, Corporate, Düsseldorf

Clifford Chance nomme 5 nouveaux associés à Paris

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:48:00 GMT

Mathieu Remy, Managing Partner du bureau de Paris, déclare : « Nous avons le plaisir d'annoncer la nomination de cinq nouveaux associés. Cette variété de promotions illustre le dynamisme de l’ensemble de nos pratiques et l'engagement constant des équipes pour répondre aux besoins de nos clients en France comme à l'international. »

Corinne Duvnjak a rejoint Clifford Chance en 2008. Elle est une spécialiste en développement et financement de projets dans le secteur de l'énergie et des infrastructures ainsi que dans le secteur minier. Corinne est co-responsable de la pratique Afrique de l'Ouest de Clifford Chance et du secteur Minier en Afrique. Elle se distingue tout particulièrement par son expertise dans les grands projets d’infrastructures et d’énergie en Afrique où elle intervient en qualité de conseil de banques commerciales, d’institutions financières internationales ou de sponsors. Corinne intervient également fréquemment sur des projets en Europe et au Moyen-Orient. Elle est reconnue depuis plusieurs années dans Chambers Global, Legal500 et IFLR pour son expertise en financement de projets. Corinne est titulaire d'un Master 2 en Droit des affaires de l'Université Paris X Nanterre (2008), d’un MBA en Finance et comptabilité (2007) et d’un LL.M en Droit international (2006) de l’American University. Elle est admise aux Barreaux de New York (2007) et de Paris (2009), et est chargée d'enseignement à l'ESSEC.

Pierre Goyat a rejoint le groupe Fiscalité en 2019. Il est spécialisé en fiscalité des transactions (fusions-acquisitions, private equity et restructurations d’entreprises). Il a également une expertise reconnue en structuration de fonds et de carried interest. Pierre est diplômé de HEC Paris (Programme Grande Ecole, 2011), de l'Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (Master en Droit, 2012) et de Cornell University (Juris Doctor, 2012). Pierre est admis au Barreau de Paris.

Jean-Baptiste Merigot de Treigny est membre de l'équipe Droit Public. Il conseille des entités publiques et privées ainsi que des institutions financières sur tous les aspects du droit public, y compris au contentieux. Il est spécialisé dans les contrats publics (procédures d'appels d'offres, exécution et contentieux concernant les concessions, les marchés publics ou les partenariats public-privé) et la régulation (y compris dans les secteurs des transports, de l'énergie et des télécommunications), notamment en lien avec les grands projets d'infrastructures. Jean-Baptiste est diplômé du Magistère de Droit des activités économiques et du Master 2 Professionnel de droit public de l'Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (2009). Il est admis au Barreau de Paris.

Catherine Naroz a rejoint l'équipe Corporate/M&A à Paris en 2020. Elle accompagne principalement de grands groupes ainsi que des institutions et investisseurs financiers dans le cadre d'opérations de fusions-acquisitions y compris transfrontalières, impliquant ou non des sociétés cotées. Elle a une expertise particulière dans le secteur FIG aux côtés d'institutions financières, de même que dans les secteurs de l'énergie et des biens de consommation. Elle conseille également régulièrement de nombreux clients sur des questions de gouvernement d'entreprise et de droit boursier, sur des opérations de réorganisation, de même que sur des opérations stratégiques de marchés de capitaux, notamment dans le cadre d'introductions en bourse ou de restructurations financières de groupes cotés. Catherine est diplômée d'un Master 2 en Droit des affaires et fiscalité (2011) et d'un Magistère en Droit des activités économiques (2011) de l'Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. Elle est admise au Barreau de Paris depuis 2013.

Karolina Rozycka a rejoint l'équipe Arbitrage International fin 2012. Elle possède une vaste expérience en arbitrage commercial international ainsi qu'en arbitrage d'investissement, intervenant comme conseil dans des litiges issus de secteurs d'activité variés, notamment le droit minier et les ressources naturelles, l'énergie, l'aéronautique et la défense, les litiges post fusions-acquisitions et joint-ventures, la construction, les litiges commerciaux en général, ainsi que les litiges impliquant des allégations de corruption/illégalité. Karolina a également une forte expérience en contentieux liée à la matière arbitrale (recours en annulation, exécution de sentences) et en droit français de l'arbitrage. Elle enseigne, intervient et publie régulièrement sur des sujets liés à l'arbitrage. Karolina est diplômée de l'Ecole de Droit de Sciences Po Paris (Master Droit économique, 2011), de l’Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (Master Droit et globalisation économique, 2011) et de la New York University School of Law (LLM International Business Regulation, Litigation and Arbitration, 2012). Elle est admise aux Barreaux de New York (2013) et de Paris (2014).

Liste complète des nouveaux associés :

Aleksander Tombiński, Corporate, Bruxelles
Alex Hutcheson, GFM, Londres
Alex Walker, Corporate, Londres
Alim Amershi, GFM, Londres
Amy Bird, TPE, Londres
Ben Jasper, L&DR, Londres
Catherine Naroz, Corporate, Paris
Chiara Commis, GFM, Milan
Chin Seng Chew, GFM, Singapour
Chloe Cheng, Corporate, Singapour
Corinne Duvnjak, GFM, Paris
Ernst van der Touw, Corporate, Amsterdam
Felipe Font, GFM, Madrid
Guy Burkitt, L&DR, Londres
Herbert Swaniker, Corporate, Londres
Jean-Baptiste Merigot de Treigny, L&DR, Paris
Jesús Quesada, GFM, Madrid
Karolina Rozycka, L&DR, Paris
Leonhard Rudolph, Real Estate, Londres
Mel Chan, GFM, Singapour
Michael van Arsdall, Corporate, Washington
Nicolas Cookson, GFM, Düsseldorf
Olivia Higgs, Corporate, Londres
Patrick Meniru, Corporate, Londres
Pierre Goyat, TPE, Paris
Samuel Frommelt, Corporate, Munich
Simon Connor, GFM, Londres
Sohini Kar-Purkayastha, GFM, Dubaï
Thea Gausel, GFM, Londres
Tiemen Drenth, L&DR, Amsterdam
Tobias Kamerling, Corporate, Düsseldorf

Clifford Chance advises ExxonMobil on carbon capture, transportation and storage for power generation project agreement

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:54:00 GMT

This work continues the firm's support of ExxonMobil, with partner Jonathan Castelan leading the Clifford Chance team on all of ExxonMobil's seven announced carbon capture sequestration (CCS) agreements.

The CO2 from Calpine’s facility will tie into ExxonMobil’s CO2 pipeline system, the largest in the world, which is located along the US Gulf Coast and supports enhanced oil recovery and permanent CO2 sequestration.

Castelan said, "It is an honor to continue working with the ExxonMobil team on their CCS transactions."

Castelan was supported by associates Sam Bentley and Hillary Healey, with partner Todd Lowther advising on tax matters.

Clifford Chance advises on the financing of Cinven's strategic investment in Grant Thornton UK

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:28:00 GMT

The Clifford Chance team advising the lenders was led by Partners Peter Dahlen and Matt Dunn, with support from Senior Associates Lewis Whyte and Will Goulbourne and Associates Eugenio Decio, Assia Al Jerrari, Assisi Gifford, Isabelle Woodcock and Natalie Faktor.

Corporate Partner Shimin Lee and Senior Associate Maria Jesuorobo also advised, along with members of Clifford Chance's Tax, Regulatory, and Restructuring and Insolvency teams.

Clifford Chance announces four new Counsel appointments in Amsterdam

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:30:55 GMT

Global law firm Clifford Chance announces the appointment of four new Counsel in Amsterdam: Lotte de Bruin (Corporate, Energy & Infrastructure and Real Estate), Jurre Jurriëns (Corporate, Antitrust), Tyson Reid (Global Financial Markets) and Herman Steinvoort (Global Financial Markets). The appointments are part of four new Senior Counsel and forty new Counsel across its European offices, effective 1 May 2025.

Titus de Vries, Managing Partner for Clifford Chance in Amsterdam: "These appointments mark a significant milestone in the careers of our talented lawyers. They reflect the wide range of expertise within our Corporate and Global Financial Markets practices, and our commitment to our clients in key sectors and themes, such as energy, infrastructure, real estate and private capital."

The new Senior Counsel and Counsel appointments span all practice areas across the firm's European offices, including M&A, Antitrust, Private Capital, Technology, Tax and Litigation.

Lotte de Bruin specialises in Energy & Infrastructure and Real Estate. She works on significant projects in and outside the Netherlands involving (offshore) windfarms, solar, data centres, battery energy storage, carbon capture storage and real estate transactions and major (re)development projects covering all asset classes. She has extensive experience advising energy firms, developers, banks, lenders and institutional investors across several national and international projects.

Jurre Jurriëns specialises in Dutch and European competition law. Jurre advises on multi-jurisdictional merger control cases, foreign direct investment screening, foreign subsidies regulation, cartel investigations, and other behavioural antitrust and compliance matters (including anti-bribery and sanctions) across a range of sectors, including energy and industrials. He advises private equity firms, multinationals and Dutch corporates.

Tyson Reid advises on a variety of private capital transactions including sponsor led leveraged acquisitions, private credit financings and fund finance. He acts for sponsors, borrowers and lenders and advises across the transaction life cycle. He is qualified in New South Wales and has previously worked in London and Sydney.

Herman Steinvoort focuses on advising sponsors, borrowers and lenders on (pan-European) real estate and infrastructure finance transactions. Herman has vast experience in a wide variety of finance transactions working from Amsterdam and London.

Click here for a full overview over the new Senior Counsel and Counsel.

Clifford Chance nomme 1 senior counsel et 9 counsel à Paris

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:51:37 GMT

« Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer la nomination d'une senior counsel et de neuf nouveaux counsel. Ces promotions viennent couronner l’engagement sans faille de nos équipes et la reconnaissance de leurs qualités par nos clients et partenaires. Clifford Chance attache depuis toujours une importance sincère à la valorisation des parcours d’excellence. Ces nombreuses évolutions professionnelles illustrent en outre le dynamisme de notre bureau, en forte croissance cette année. » déclare Mathieu Remy, Managing Partner du bureau de Paris.

Sophie Guilhem-Ducléon est spécialisée en financements structurés, titrisations, financements immobiliers, fonds de dette, structures de repackaging et les aspects réglementaires y relatifs. Ses clients incluent les institutions financières, les asset managers, les fonds, les corporate et les institutions supra-nationales. Elle est titulaire d'un Master en Droit privé de l'Université de Paris X Nanterre, d'un LLM de la Golden Gate University et d'un DEA en Droit des affaires de l'Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. Elle est admise aux Barreaux de Paris et de New York.

Louis-Auguste Barthout a rejoint l'équipe Réglementation Financière en 2019. Il intervient en matière de réglementation, de restructuration et de contentieux dans les secteurs bancaire, financier et de l'assurance. Il conseille des banques, des institutions financières, des assureurs, des réassureurs et des intermédiaires d'assurance, ainsi que des entreprises fintech et insurtech. Il est diplômé de l'Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas (Droit des assurances, 2013, et Droit des affaires, 2014). Il est admis au Barreau de Paris (2017).

Clémence Carlier a rejoint l'équipe Antitrust de Clifford Chance en 2021. Elle intervient régulièrement auprès d’entreprises françaises et internationales devant les autorités de régulation et juridictions françaises et européennes, et plus particulièrement en matière de contrôle des concentrations, de contentieux relatifs à des pratiques anticoncurrentielles (cartels, abus de position dominante), d’actions en réparation du préjudice concurrentiel et d’aides d’État. Clémence est diplômée du Programme Grande Ecole de l'EMLYON Business School (2014), ainsi que d'un Master 2 en Droit des affaires et fiscalité de l'Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas (2015). Elle est admise au Barreau de Paris (2017).

Louis-Guillaume Cousin a rejoint le groupe Structuration de Fonds d'Investissement en 2014. Il est spécialisé dans la création et la levée primaire de fonds d'investissement français et paneuropéens de private equity, debt, infrastructure. Il intervient également auprès de gérants dans le cadre d'opérations secondaires. Louis-Guillaume accompagne aussi les sociétés de gestion dans le cadre de leurs demandes d'agrément. Il est diplômé de l'Université Paris Sud / ESCP Europe (Master 2 Droit financier, 2012). Il est admis au Barreau de Paris (2017).

Alice Declercq a rejoint le groupe Corporate/M&A de Clifford Chance en 2019. Elle conseille des grands groupes industriels, des fonds d'investissement et d'autres investisseurs de long terme en matière d'opérations de fusions-acquisitions, joint-venture et de réorganisation stratégique. Elle accompagne régulièrement ces mêmes acteurs dans le cadre de la réglementation des investissements étrangers en France. Alice est diplômée de l'Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (Master 2 de Droit des affaires et fiscalité et Magistère de Droit des activités économiques, 2014). Elle est admise au Barreau de Paris depuis 2016.

Clément Fricaudet a rejoint l'équipe Droit Public de Clifford Chance à Paris en 2015. Spécialisé dans les projets d'infrastructures et les secteurs régulés, il conseille et représente les acteurs publics, les promoteurs de projets, les investisseurs et les bailleurs de fonds dans tous les domaines du droit public. Clément possède une solide connaissance des secteurs des transports et de l'énergie, tant sur les aspects réglementaires que sur la structuration contractuelle. Clément est diplômé d'un Master 2 de Droit public de l'économie de l'Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas (2012) et d'un Master 2 de Contentieux publics de l'Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (2013). Il est admis au Barreau de Paris (2016).

Vladimir Maillot a rejoint l'équipe Contentieux Commercial de Clifford Chance à Paris en 2017. Vladimir est spécialisé en contentieux des affaires. Il conseille et représente de grands groupes français et internationaux dans le cadre de litiges devant les juridictions et les régulateurs français. Il a développé une expertise particulière dans les secteurs de l'énergie, des infrastructures, de la grande distribution, ainsi que dans les secteurs bancaire et financier. Vladimir est diplômé du programme Grande Ecole de l'ESSEC (2015), ainsi que de l'Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (Master 1 Droit des affaires, 2015) et de l'Université Paris Dauphine (Master 2 Droit des affaires, 2016). Il est admis au Barreau de Paris (2018).

Alexandre Namoun a rejoint le groupe Corporate/M&A en 2019. Il conseille principalement des investisseurs financiers et institutionnels dans le cadre d’opérations de fusions-acquisitions, notamment en matière de leveraged buyouts ainsi que dans le domaine des infrastructures. Alexandre est diplômé de l'ESCP Europe et de l'Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (Master 2 Droit des affaires), et est par ailleurs titulaire d’un diplôme supérieur de comptabilité et gestion (DSCG). Il est admis au Barreau de Paris depuis 2019.

Benjamin Saada a rejoint le groupe Corporate/M&A en 2022. Il conseille principalement des investisseurs financiers et institutionnels ainsi que des grands groupes français et internationaux, cotés ou non, dans le cadre de leurs opérations de fusions-acquisitions, notamment en matière de private et public M&A ainsi que private equity, en particulier dans les infrastructures et énergies. Benjamin est diplômé de HEC Paris (Grande Ecole, 2016) et de l'Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (Master 2 de Droit des affaires et fiscalité, 2016). Il est admis au Barreau de Paris depuis 2018.

Nina Yoshida a rejoint le groupe Finance en 2017. Spécialisée en droit bancaire et financier, elle conseille les sponsors ainsi que les pourvoyeurs de dette (en France et à l'international) sur tous types de financements, avec une expertise particulière en financements de projets, d'infrastructures et d'acquisitions, notamment dans les secteurs de l'énergie, de la transition énergétique et des infrastructures. Nina est diplômée d'un Master 2 en Droit des affaires de l'Université Paris Dauphine (2015) et est admise au Barreau de Paris depuis 2017.

4 senior counsel et 40 counsel ont été nommés dans l'ensemble de nos bureaux en Europe. Ces promotions couvrent toutes les pratiques de la région, dont le M&A, l'antitrust, le private capital, la technologie, la fiscalité et le contentieux.

Clifford Chance appoints 5 Counsel in Luxembourg

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:47:00 GMT

Katia Gauzès, Managing Partner of Clifford Chance in Luxembourg, said: "I am proud that, among the 44 newly appointed Senior Counsel and Counsel across Europe, we have appointed 5 Counsel in Luxembourg. They are exceptional talents, possessing the expertise our clients require both locally in Luxembourg and on a global scale. Congratulations to our new Counsel on this significant achievement."

Antonio Arenas Torres, Global Financial Markets, Counsel

Antonio advises managers and issuers on a broad range of structured finance and debt capital markets transactions. He has extensive experience in complex transactions, including bespoke securitisations, capital relief, and significant risk transfer transactions, as well as related regulatory matters. Antonio is also experienced in debt capital markets, advising financial institutions, funds, and corporates on the registration of EMTN, ECP, and GMTN programmes, and the issuance of various products such as regulatory capital instruments, convertible bonds, ESG bonds, high-yield debt, mortgage bonds, and promissory note programmes.

Zoé Bofferding, Investment Funds, Counsel

Zoé's clientele includes global asset managers and international financial institutions. She specialises in structuring and launching both regulated and unregulated vehicles, with a particular focus on alternative asset classes and semi-liquid (retail) funds. She provides guidance to clients on key fund formation trends, financing operations, and structuring and restructuring solutions, including secondaries and fund liquidations.

Margaux Felix, Global Financial Markets, Counsel

Margaux advises lenders and borrowers in domestic and cross-border debt financing transactions, including acquisition finance, real estate finance and secured lending. Her practice focuses on advising funds, large international investment banks and Luxembourg banks in a range of fund financing transactions, from capital call facilities and GP/manager facilities to NAV and hybrid facilities.

Charlotte Reynders, Investment Funds, Counsel

Charlotte advises domestic and foreign clients on the structuring of investment vehicles, focusing on unregulated structures, with real estate, infrastructure, debt, and private equity strategies. She also advises global fund managers on the structuring of alternative investment fund products for retail and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. Additionally, Charlotte is closely involved in fund financing facilities and investor negotiations for development finance institutions.

Anne-Lise Vandevoir, Investment Funds, Counsel

Anne-Lise advises clients on legal, regulatory and organisational aspects of the structuring, management and servicing of both investment funds and investment funds managers. Anne-Lise has a strong focus on financial regulatory matters, including advising a wide range of regulated professionals of the Luxembourg financial sector such as investment fund managers, investment firms and financial service providers, like fund administrators and depositaries. She actively collaborates with various industry associations, notably on fund distribution and AML/CFT matters, as well as on fund-related Fintech regulations, including those relating to digital assets and fund tokenisation.

Steve Jacoby, co-Regional Managing Partner for One Europe: "These appointments reflect our commitment to continuing to invest in our people, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional service to our clients and strengthen our position as the leading global law firm in Europe".

Chinwe Odimba-Chapman, co-Regional Managing Partner for One Europe, continues: "These appointments are a testament to the exceptional talent within Clifford Chance. By investing in our people, we are not only investing in the future of our firm but also ensuring that we continue to meet the evolving needs of our clients."

The new Senior Counsel and Counsel appointments span all practice areas across the firm's European offices, including M&A, Antitrust, Private Capital, Technology, Tax and Litigation.

Clifford Chance announces new Senior Counsel and Counsel appointments across Europe

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:55:00 GMT

The new Senior Counsel and Counsel appointments span all practice areas across the firm's European offices, including M&A, Antitrust, Private Capital, Technology, Tax and Litigation.

Senior Counsel:

María Begoña Barrantes – Corporate, Madrid
Pieter De Bock – Real Estate, Brussels
Sophie Guilhem-Ducléon – Global Financial Markets, Paris
Stefan Lohn – Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Düsseldorf

Counsel:

Antonio Arenas Torres - Global Financial Markets, Luxembourg
Jonathan Donald Astbury – Global Financial Markets, Milan
Nivi Balaji – Corporate, Brussels
Louis-Auguste Barthout – Global Financial Markets, Paris
Zoé Bofferding - Corporate, Luxembourg
Jonathan Blondeel – Corporate, Brussels
Tobias Born - Corporate, Frankfurt
Lotte De Bruin – Corporate, Amsterdam
Clémence Carlier – Corporate, Paris
Mateusz Chmura - Global Financial Markets, Warsaw
Louis-Guillaume Cousin – Corporate, Paris
Alice Declercq – Corporate, Paris
Margaux Felix – Global Financial Markets, Luxembourg
Clément Fricaudet – Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Paris
Caroline Giesen – Corporate, Düsseldorf
Nicolas Hohn-Hein – Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Düsseldorf
Elisa Ielpo – Corporate, Milan
Maksymilian Jarząbek – Global Financial Markets, Warsaw
Jurre Jurriëns – Corporate, Amsterdam
Jonathan Klein – Real Estate, Frankfurt
Sarah Lemoine – Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Frankfurt
Vladimir Maillot – Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Paris
Michał Magdziak – Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Warsaw
Stella Magistro – Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Milan
Andrei Dan Manea – Global Financial Markets, Frankfurt
Alexandre Namoun – Corporate, Paris
Łukasz Piergies – Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Warsaw
Carmen Puscas – Corporate, Brussels
Charlotte Reynders – Corporate, Luxembourg
Tyson Reid – Global Financial Markets, Amsterdam
Werner Radziwill – Global Financial Markets, Frankfurt
Benjamin Saada – Corporate, Paris
Herman Steinvoort – Global Financial Markets, Amsterdam
Marta Szczecińska – Corporate, Warsaw
Nathan Tulkens – Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Brussels
Anne-Lise Vandevoir – Corporate, Luxembourg
Stijn Van Walleghem – Tax, Pensions & Employment, Brussels
Gillis Waelkens – Corporate, Brussels
Steffen Waadt – Tax, Pensions and Employment, Frankfurt
Nina Yoshida – Global Financial Markets, Paris

Clifford Chance advises Woodside Energy on LNG supply agreements with Uniper

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:15:00 GMT

Louisiana LNG is Woodside's largest growth project. The deal significantly enhances Woodside's portfolio, reinforcing the Louisiana LNG project's unique advantages and economic competitiveness.

The agreement is contingent upon Woodside's final investment decision regarding the three-train 16.5 Mtpa foundation development of Louisiana LNG.

Partners Marcia Hook and Jonathan Castelan led the transaction. They were supported by associates Sam Bentley, Adriana Vélez-Léon, and Hillary Healey. Partner Alex Leff and associate Erin Drolet advised on tax and credit aspects of the matter.

Clifford Chance advises Vista Energy on its US$1.2 billion purchase of Petronas E&P Argentina S.A.

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:47:00 GMT

Clifford Chance's cross-border, multidisciplinary team was led by partners David Brinton and Carla Ruggero in New York and Steven Fox, senior associate Olivia Higgs and associate Tom Masters in London. The team worked alongside Argentinian law firm Bruchou on the transaction.

Clifford Chance advises Japan's MISUMI Group on its US$350 million acquisition and merger with Fictiv in the US

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:34:00 GMT

Lead partner Jeff Schrepfer said, "This transaction highlights the firm's expertise in advising on complex US-bound M&A transactions for Japanese corporates. Our team's deep understanding of Japanese and US law and our ability to seamlessly integrate M&A, antitrust, tax, IP, labour and regulatory advice were pivotal in guiding MISUMI Group through this significant acquisition."

Jeff was supported by a team of lawyers in Japan and the US, which includes:

Advising on M&A aspects: Associates Ryokei Abe (Tokyo), Susan Trepekli (New York), Michelle Green (New York), and Austin Johnson (Houston);
Advising on antitrust aspects: Partner Leigh Oliver and associate Eva Kurban in Washington, DC;
Advising on tax aspects: Partner Philip Wagman and associate Sharon Yu in New York.

The acquisition of Fictiv by MISUMI, a leading global supplier of mechanical components and automation solutions, will leverage the strengths of both companies in manufacturing, technology and distribution to enhance digital services, accelerate the development of industrial automation and expand its customer offering in equipment production and product development.

With operations in the US, China, India and Mexico, Fictiv has established itself as a key player in the on-demand procurement sector, producing and rapidly delivering custom mechanical components for the manufacturing industry.

Clifford Chance advises Helvetia on its planned merger with Baloise to create the second largest insurance group in Switzerland and a leading European insurer

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:49:00 GMT

The international Clifford Chance team for Helvetia comprised partner Thomas Krecek, senior associate Natalie Hemberger, the associates Helge Brück and Marie Möllering, legal project manager Marlene Böker and senior transaction lawyer Carina Soesanto (all Corporate/M&A, Frankfurt), partner Annette Röhder (Corporate, Frankfurt), partner Marc Benzler, senior associate Judith Werkmeister, associate Golo Bockholt (all Financial Regulatory, Frankfurt), partner Marc Besen, counsel Anne Filzmoser and associate Simon Wattenberg (all Antitrust/FDI/FSR, Düsseldorf), partner George Hacket, counsel Laura Scaglioni (both Capital Markets, Frankfurt and Milan), partner Christopher Fischer, the associates Julia Kolb and Maximilian Schunder (all Employment, Frankfurt), LPM Programme Manager Pascal Weber (Corporate, Düsseldorf) as well as partner Holger Lutz and senior associate Tobias Born (both Tech/Digital, Frankfurt).

From the firm's Brussels office partner Lounia Czupper and associate Hanne Delbare provided legal advice, from Luxembourg partner Christian Kremer and senior associate Isadora Rousselle (all Financial Regulatory).

Clifford Chance advises on financing for solar and battery energy storage project in California

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:52:25 GMT

The Clifford Chance team was led by partner Alex Leff and associate Henry Myers with support from associates Erin Drolet, Hyde Kwan , Adele Irwin and Lauren Miller and law clerk Karim Lalji. The wider team also included:

Structured Finance: partner Darren Littlejohn and associates Elizabeth Kennedy and Andrew Des Rault and law clerk Daniel Aklog
Energy Regulatory: partner Marcia Hook and associate Adriana Vélez-León
Environmental and Permitting: partner Ty'Meka Reeves-Sobers and associate Hannah Ebersole
Corporate: associate Thomas Shattuck
Real Estate: counsel Meny Elgadeh and associates Dawn Goldberg and Barbara Hayes

Clifford Chance conseille HLD Europe dans sa première émission obligataire pour 300 M€ et la mise en place d'un RCF

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:27:00 GMT

L'émission obligataire reflète la confiance continue des marchés dans la stratégie de HLD Europe et sa structure financière solide, récemment confirmée par une notation de crédit à long terme « BBB+ » avec perspective stable attribuée par S&P Global Ratings le 24 mars 2025.

Les fonds levés seront principalement utilisés pour refinancer un placement privé de 100 millions d'euros émis en 2020 et arrivant à maturité en 2026. Le solde des fonds sera affecté à la stratégie d'investissement de HLD Europe, renforçant ainsi la capacité du groupe à soutenir ses sociétés en portefeuille et à accélérer leur croissance.

HLD Europe a également mis en place une ligne de crédit renouvelable (RCF) d'un montant de 100 millions d'euros.

Clifford Chance a conseillé HLD Europe sur cette opération, avec une équipe composée de Cédric Burford, associé, Auriane Bijon, counsel, Jessica Hadid, avocate, sur les aspects liés aux marchés de capitaux, ainsi que de Pierre-Benoit Pabot du Châtelard, associé, et Quentin Hervé, avocat, sur les aspects liés au financement. Le bureau de Luxembourg est également intervenu avec Marc Mehlen, associé, Antonio Arenas Torres, avocat senior, Javier Fernández-Becerra, avocat, et Lea Netteman.

Clifford Chance advises Helical Plc and its JV partner on the £333 million forward sale of 100 New Bridge Street

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:03:00 GMT

Clifford Chance has advised Helical plc across the entire life cycle of this development project from the initial acquisition of the corporate vehicle which owns the property, obtaining planning and other consents for the scheme, entering into the joint venture with Orion Capital Managers for the redevelopment of 100 New Bridge Street and the subsequent forward sale.

Set to complete development in April 2026, 100 New Bridge Street will offer 195,000 sq ft of premium office space, designed to meet the highest standards of sustainability and wellbeing. The building, which was the former London headquarters of law firm Baker McKenzie, will achieve certifications such as EPC A, BREEAM 'Outstanding', NABERS 5*, WELL Platinum, and WiredScore Platinum. The 10-storey structure is undergoing a thorough refurbishment, which includes stripping it back to its frame, recladding, and adding two additional floors. The finished development will feature a stunning eighth-floor terrace of 7,450 sq ft, providing breathtaking views of St. Paul's Cathedral and Central London.

Ian Painter, Real Estate Partner at Clifford Chance, commented: "We were delighted to advise Helical and Orion Capital Managers on the forward sale of 100 New Bridge Street. This is a state-of-the-art development in prime London where we have advised on numerous workstreams highlighting the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance's expertise for central London development projects. The forward sale is a testament to the quality of Helical and Orion's development of 100 New Bridge Street into a very much in demand London headquarters with first class sustainable credentials and exceptional amenities."

Ian Painter was assisted on the transaction by Senior Associates Holly Porter and Melissa Jones, Director Ben Hatton, Associate Jordan Gulwell and Trainee Rob Lentz. Tax advice was provided by Partner Jemma Dick supported by Director Simon Corzberg and Lawyer Archie Zverev. Planning and environment advice was provided by Partner Nigel Howorth and Senior Associate Katie Kempthorne. Real estate finance support was provided by Partner Laura Smallcombe and Senior Associate Rubin Trehan King.

Matthew Bonning-Snook, CEO of Helical, commented: "This transaction is a true reflection of the quality of 100 New Bridge Street as a London headquarters destination. The very strong interest we received in the scheme over a year ahead of completion is testament not only to its best-in-class characteristics, but also the acute shortage of prime office space within the submarkets Helical has targeted as part of its significant development programme."

Clifford Chance advises GreenYellow on sale of significant minority interest in C&I renewables platform in South East Asia

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:09:00 GMT

Headquartered in France and with operations in 17 countries, GreenYellow is a leading energy transition company, with expertise in decentralised photovoltaics production, energy efficiency projects and battery storage assets. In Asia, GreenYellow is a leading solar energy PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) provider in Thailand and Vietnam, catering to all industries.

Lead partner Melissa Ng said, "This transaction represents the keen investor interest and activity in renewables in South East Asia. There has been a marked increase in investments in renewable energy across the region, as countries balance the need to bridge critical gaps needed to reach energy transition goals with securing economic growth and energy security."

Melissa Ng was supported by senior associate Wesley Tan and associate John Wu on the corporate M&A aspects of this transaction. Counsel Dayu Man and associate Nan Lan provided additional advice on antitrust aspects.

Clifford Chance regularly advises on the most significant renewable energy transactions in South East Asia, having advised Barito Renewables on its acquisition of five wind assets in Indonesia, Blackrock on its investment in Ditrolic Energy to develop solar assets and AGP on Stonepeak's investment in its sustainable real assets portfolio.

Clifford Chance strengthens US Corporate M&A practice with addition of Robert Chung

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Chung brings 25 years of experience advising corporations, boards of directors, special committees, financial sponsors and other stakeholders on a wide range of complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions.

Chung also regularly represents investment banking firms as financial advisors in M&A transactions. His work extends across industry sectors such as energy, infrastructure, media, technology, healthcare, life sciences, insurance and retail.

Americas Head of Corporate Ben Sibbett says, "We are excited to welcome Robert to the firm, and to our growing team of exceptional US M&A lawyers. Against the backdrop of an everchanging market, our clients are seeking even greater access to truly global insight. Robert's 25 years of experience in complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including in public company M&A, enhances our ability to provide that insight and deliver desired results for our clients all over the world, including in the United States."

Global Head of Corporate Sarah Jones says, "Robert adds a breadth of experience across a range of key sectors, along with a depth of knowledge in his practice area that will be a force multiplier. His skillset will most certainly complement our global capability and elevate what we can deliver to clients in the US and across the globe."

Chung says, "I am pleased to join Clifford Chance, where the growth opportunities within its M&A practice are truly reflective of the connected, global nature of the team."

This appointment enhances Clifford Chance's expanding US Corporate M&A practice, bringing the team to 23 partners in New York and Houston.