Clifford Chance offers comprehensive support to sponsors at every stage of the investment life cycle, from acquisition financing to investments and exits. The team’s expertise is often tapped by clients investing in or acquiring assets within the energy and infrastructure sectors. Mark Currell is highly sought after for his skill in navigating complex, cross-border transactions. Public and private M&A, restructuring and capital raising are key pillars of David Clee’s active practice. Nadia Kalic enhances the team with her deep understanding of infrastructure and projects.

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Key clients

  • Viva Energy
  • AGP Partners
  • Allegro
  • Pemba
  • Five V
  • Partners Group

Work highlights

  • Advised Viva Energy Group on its AU$1.15bn acquisition of OTR Group from Peregrine Corporation.
  • Advised Allegro Funds on the sale of Pizza Hut Australia to a wholly owned subsidiary of the Flynn Restaurant Group.
  • Advised BlackRock's Climate Finance Partnership on its investment in Ditrolic Energy Holdings.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mark Currell

Other key lawyers

David Clee, Andrew Crook, Nadia Kalic, Elizabeth Hill, Reuben van Werkum, Jacob Kahwaji, Nicole Backhouse, Marcus Berghouse, John Katantonis, Jenny Han