Clifford Chance
Michael Pearson is a Partner in the Energy and Infrastructure Group and Co-Head of the Infrastructure sector.
Michael advises on major infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally, with particular experience of concession and project finance structures.
Michael is recognised as a leading lawyer in the infrastructure sector and a notable practitioner by international directories, including IFLR1000, Legal 500 and Chambers UK.
- Advising the lenders in relation to the Rv555 Road Project, Norway
- Advising the lenders on the financing of road Lots 15 and 18 of the Kenya Annuity Road Programme
- Advising a bidding consortium in relation to the A465 Road Project, UK
- Advising a bidding consortium in relation to the Thames Tideway Tunnel Project, UK
- Advising the sponsors in relation to the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Integrated Waste Project, UK
- Advising the developer of Battersea Power Station in relation to the London Underground Northern Line Extension, UK
- Advising the lenders in relation to the Thameslink Rolling Stock Project, UK
- Advising the sponsors on the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft PPP Project (AirTanker), UK
- Advising the sponsors on Barts and The Royal London Hospital PPP Project, UK
News and client work
Contact details
- Clifford Chance, London
- +44 207006 4753
- Email me
- Follow me on LinkedIn
- Speaks English
- Practice area Project development & finance, PFI PPP, Global Financial Markets
- Sector Banks, Sovereign wealth, Industrials, Transport & logistics, Real estate, Energy & resources
Career and qualifications
- University of Cardiff (LLB) 2002
- Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2006
- Joined Clifford Chance 2008
- Partner since 2016
Professional bodies
- Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA), UK Policy Working Group
Awards and citations
- "Michael has the ability to anticipate the needs of all the players and he works well with counterparties' advisors."
Chambers UK 2025: Projects - "Michael Pearson had an excellent grasp of the complex project and associated issues. He has the ability to tackle the most strategic issues whilst maintaining tight grasp on important details."
Legal 500 2025: Infrastructure: Project finance and development - "Michael Pearson - excellent grasp of the complex project and associated issues. Ability to tackle the most strategic issues whilst maintaining tight grasp on important details."
Legal 500 UK 2024: Transport: Rail - "Michael provides excellent levels of support, communication and understanding."
Chambers UK 2024, Projects: PFI/PPP - Band 1 - "He has really good leadership skills. He's very good commercially and sensible."
Chambers UK 2024, Projects: PFI/PPP - Band 1 - "He is highly capable, thoughtful and helpful."
Chambers UK 2023, Projects: PFI/PPP - Band 1