Nikolaï Eatwell
Hall of fameClifford ChanceThe energy practice at Clifford Chance offers banks, investors, and energy developers and operators leading insights within the clean energy space. Infrastructure practice lead Benjamin De Blegiers is a standout advisor on corporate and M&A matters concerning renewable energy and EV infrastructure assets. Daniel Zerbib is an expert on project, debt, and equity financing mandates, particularly in the on- and offshore wind and battery power sectors. A public and energy law expert, Gauthier Martin assists major global lenders and sponsors on regulatory, structuring, and strategic issues impacting innovative and critical energy transition projects. Paris renewable energy group co-founder Delphine Siino Courtin brings deep expertise on clean energy financings in West Africa.
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Testimonials
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'Clifford Chance stands out for its exceptional client service and forward-thinking strategies, which place them among the top in the market.’
‘The Clifford Chance energy team is an exceptional deal machine. They are able to seamlessly ramp up on short notice, pull in expertise on a global scale, and execute on complex transactions with ease. From junior lawyers to senior partners, their deal acumen and legal talent is market leading.
'The Clifford Chance team are dedicated, experienced, and motivated - they can move mountains. I am astounded by what they can achieve.’
‘Very good team providing excellent services while demonstrating good responsiveness.’
‘Pragmatic and good knowledge of innovative operations.’
‘Clifford Chance brings expert and consistent high-quality legal services. The team's strengths lie in its deep industry knowledge, global reach, and ability to handle complex, cross-border matters with precision.'
‘Benjamin de Blegiers is an exceptional partner who brings his depth of talent to every deal. He is without doubt one of the strongest M&A practitioners in Europe. Ben cuts through noise, takes command of processes, and gets the deal done.'
Key clients
- African Development Bank (ADB)
- Asian Development Bank
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
- DEG
- EBRD
- EIB
- FMO
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
- IFC
- Inter-American Development Bank
- Inter-American Investment Corporation
- MIGA
- OeEB
- OPIC
- Proparco
- The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF)
- The Korea Development Bank
- Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
- Africa Finance Corporation
- Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund
- FMO
- OEEB
- OFID
- Government authorities
- Ethiopian Electric Power
- Government of Namibia
- French Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy
- Ministry of Water Irrigation and Energy, Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
- ECAs
- Bpifrance
- Euler Hermes
- K-sure
- SACE
- UK Export Finance
- French Banks
- BNP Paribas
- CACIB
- CDC
- Natixis
- Société Générale
- International Banks|/Funds
- Abu Dhabi Fund for Development
- Barclays
- HSBC
- Macquarie
- First Abu Dhabi Bank
- PGGM
- Santander
- Standard Chartered bank
- Türkiye Garanti Bankasi A.Ş.
- UniCredit
- MUFG
- Corporate
- Axian Energy
- Bouygues
- EDF
- Eiffage
- ENGIE
- Meridiam
- Total
- Vinci
- OCP
- CNPC
- Globeleq
- Mota Engil
- Hydrogène de France
Work highlights
- Acted for Brookfield in the contemplated acquisition by Brookfield of a majority block of shares in Neoen from Impala, Fonds Stratégique de Participations and the CEO of Neoen and other shareholders, to be followed by a mandatory simplified cash tender offer.
- Advised the African Development Bank and the International Finance Corporation on the financing of a 100 MW greenfield solar photovoltaic plant to be located in El Metbassta, Tunisia.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners: Regulatory and public law
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Gauthier Martin
Clifford ChanceNext Generation Partners: Energy projects
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Milica Zatezalo-Falatar
Clifford ChancePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anthony Giustini, Delphine Siino Courtin, Nikolaï Eatwell, Richard Tomlinson, Milica Zatezalo-Falatar, David Préat, Laurent Schoenstein, Daniel Zerbib, Gauthier Martin, Marianne Pezant, Emmanuel Mimin, Pierre-Benoît Pabot du Châtelard, Benjamin de Blégiers, Chloé Desreumaux