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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.

Clifford Chance advises a US investment fund and its affiliates in the acquisition of Banco BPM's NPE leasing and banking loan portfolio.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:22:00 GMT

The distressed loan portfolio was purchased by Alcazar SPV S.r.l. that financed the acquisition through the issuance of asset-backed notes subscribed by affiliates of the US investment fund. The underlying leased assets and legal relationships were acquired – through the combination of a sale and a partial demerger - by Tago LeaseCo S.r.l., an ancillary special purchase vehicle established in the exclusive interest of the securitization transaction. Furthermore, the banking legal relationships deriving from certain non-terminated banking facility agreements were purchased by Banca Finint, as fronting bank.

Clifford Chance acted with a team led by partner Gianluca Fanti, assisted by senior counsel Giuseppe Barra Caracciolo, counsel Riccardo Verzeletti, associate Francisco Rodrigo Santini and trainee Renato Maria Anastasio.

Clifford Chance appoints Mark Currell as Managing Partner for Australia

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 01:55:00 GMT

Mark succeeds Richard Gordon whose second term concludes in April 2025. Richard will continue to support the firm on regional strategic initiatives.

Mark, who leads the firm's Corporate Practice in Australia, joined Clifford Chance as a partner in 2018 and has since played a pivotal role in establishing and building both the firm's M&A team and our cross-practice, multijurisdictional specialist private capital team.

Richard Gordon, outgoing Australia Managing Partner said, "Mark’s collaborative leadership style and dedication to Clifford Chance make him well-positioned to guide the firm through its next phase of growth in Australia."

"I’m excited about the firm’s future. As we adapt to the evolving needs of our clients, we’ll continue to innovate, expand our practice areas, and facilitate deeper connections with our global network."

Mark Currell, Partner and incoming Australia Managing Partner commented, "Over the past 8 years, we have achieved remarkable growth in Australia; increasing our headcount to nearly 200 across Perth and Sydney, and establishing ourselves as a trusted advisor to market leading clients."

"I look forward to taking on this role and working with our exceptional teams to drive the best outcomes for our clients and continued strategic growth across our core practice areas."

Connie Heng, Regional Managing Partner for Asia Pacific added, "Richard has played a pivotal role as Managing Partner, taking our Australian practice from strength to strength. I look forward to benefiting from the valuable knowledge and insights of both Richard and Mark as we leverage opportunities in the current business environment and advance our strategic priorities."

Clifford Chance among the key legal advisors in the Versace acquisition from Prada

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:34:00 GMT

The Clifford Chance tax team led by partner Carlo Galli, was composed by counsel Sara Mancinelli and senior associate Andrea Sgrilli.

This transaction marks a significant milestone in the luxury fashion industry, enhancing the Prada Group’s portfolio with Versace’s distinctive aesthetic and presenting substantial growth opportunities through strategic value creation.

Clifford Chance is proud to have facilitated this transformative business venture, reinforcing our commitment to supporting landmark transactions in the global market.

Clifford Chance advises Arjun Infrastructure Partners and Aberdeen Investments on their acquisition of an additional stake in Onivia

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:43:00 GMT

Onivia is a neutral and independent telecom operator that wholesales bitstream services in the main Spanish cities and their metropolitan areas, and in a large number of smaller municipalities in rural areas all over the country. Onivia facilitates the growth of telecommunications operators through a solid and competitive FTTH infrastructure provided by a team of upstanding and expert people who adapt to the customer and their needs.

Clifford Chance has provided support to both Arjun Infrastructure Partners and Aberdeen Investments through a multidisciplinary and cross-border team that included professionals from the Madrid and London offices. The Clifford Chance team was led by partners Samir Azzouzi and María Sabau, together with senior associates Pablo Hernández, Patricia Puertas and Beatriz González, as well as associates José Jordana de Pozas and José Loring. The London team involved in the transaction included senior associate James McMillan, as well as associate Ross Nixon.

Clifford Chance advises Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE in the context of the partial refinancing of its hybrid debt

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:06:38 GMT

The completion of the tender offer was conditional upon the completion of the issue of the New Bonds, which was satisfied with the issue of New Bonds for a total aggregate principal amount of EUR 815 million and an initial fixed rate of interest of 4.875%.

The settlement of the tender offer (i.e. the purchase and cancellation of the hybrid Perp-NC 2028 bonds for a total aggregate principal amount of EUR 939.2 million) occurred on 7 April.

Clifford Chance advised URW in relation to the tender offer and the new issue, with a team composed of Cédric Burford, partner, Alexander Tollast, counsel, and Baya Hariche, associate, in Paris, who have covered both the French law and English law aspects of the transaction, and Michiel Sunderman, partner, Nolan Groenland, counsel, and Johan Anton Niesten, associate, in Amsterdam, for the Dutch tax law aspects.