Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance maintains a client base that encompasses private equity funds, portfolio companies, and start-ups and scale-ups seeking investments, with a particular focus on the energy and TMT sectors. The team is noted for advising on the transactional aspects of major energy transition undertakings, handling joint ventures, portfolio acquisitions, and minority investments for funds and companies seeking to develop renewable energy projects and green technologies.  Global and cross-practice connections furthermore equip the practice to handle the regulatory and tax aspects of complex cross-border acquisitions and investments. Niek De Pauw, whose expertise spans the full range of private equity transactions, leads the practice. while Xavier Remy and Patrice Viaene are further key contacts for private equity and venture capital deals in the energy sector.