Clifford Chance LLP is highly-regarded for its work concerning leveraged finance, acquisition finance, and project finance (particularly within the infrastructure and renewables sectors). The team also advises a plethora of clients on the full range of financial products in the banking space. Elizabeth Hundt Russell regularly receives instructions from financial institutions, major corporate clients, and private equity firms concerning acquisition and leveraged finance matters. Richard Gordon has expertise acting for both lenders and borrowers in acquisition, project, and infrastructure transactions. LIBOR transition mandates regularly fall under Chad Bochan's purview. Mark Gillgren is adept with challenging international transactions, debt restructurings, and insolvency matters.

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  • ‘Proactive team.' 

Key clients

  • Allegro
  • Anchorage Capital
  • Global Infrastructure Partners
  • Macquarie
  • Partners Group
  • OCP
  • Pemba
  • Webuild

Work highlights

  • Advised Commonwealth Bank of Australia concerning a sustainability linked AUS 500 million syndicated credit facility.
  • Advised Partners Group on its sale of CWP Renewables.
  • Advised on financing for Anchorage Capital's acquisition of David Jones.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Richard Gordon

Other key lawyers

Elizabeth Hundt Russell, Chad Bochan, Mark Gillgren, Sunny Jong, James Hewer, Alezander Sorgese, Isabella Bogunovich