Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance has been named as the most influential legal adviser for renewables M&A in 2023 by Clean Energy Pipeline.

In addition to our top five ranking for renewables project financing, we were the highest ranked law firm for M&A transactions involving clean energy companies and projects. Our role at the forefront of the renewables sector was clearly highlighted in 2023, advising on 40 M&A deals with a total deal value of $11.8 billion.

“We are incredibly proud to be ranked most influential law firm for M&A transactions,” commented Nicholas Hughes, a London-based Partner and co-Head of Energy and Resources at Clifford Chance. “Our global practice is at the forefront of the energy transition and this award recognises our role in the most innovative and complex clean energy transactions including for the world’s leading financial investors. As demand for investment in clean energy continues to grow, we remain committed to providing our clients with cutting-edge advice and solutions that help them navigate the legal, commercial and regulatory challenges and opportunities in this dynamic and fast-evolving sector.

“Clifford Chance’s global energy and infrastructure team has advised across the full spectrum of clean energy projects and deals in 2023, including onshore and offshore wind, solar, hydroelectricity, biomass, geothermal, as well as emerging technologies such as hydrogen, carbon capture, and battery storage,” said Jonathan Dillon, a Partner at Clifford Chance, who is also based in London with extensive knowledge and experience in the clean energy M&A sector. “Our depth of expertise and global coverage across project financing and development, regulatory, M&A, joint ventures and construction sets us apart from our peers.”

Clifford Chance’s legal advisory work in the renewables sector stretches across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, with over 34 offices across the world in which to support our clients.