Clifford Chance's project finance expertise is regularly called upon in cross-border projects pertaining to the renewable energy sector. Most recently, this included onshore and offshore wind farms, hydrogen projects, biomass and solar plants, including those based on PPAs, as well as financing in connection with battery storage, battery production and charging infrastructure projects for electric vehicles. Here, practice head Florian Mahler and Christof Häfner regularly take the lead, including relevant cross-location cooperation. Mahler also acts as co-head of the international projects team, while Häfner recently assisted with project financing across the infrastructure sector, such as aviation and ports. The team is also experienced in gas infrastructure projects, which, alongside renewable energy projects, form part of Anna Thwaites' key strengths. Among the client roster are lenders, governments, investors, sponsors, project developers and companies. Beda Wortmann (PPPs and real estate financing) retired in May 2024.
Testimonials
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- 'First-class know-how and assertiveness in negotiations.'
- 'Great international setup. Always open to developing new solutions.'
Key clients
- Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB)
- LEAG
Work highlights
- Advising lenders and export credit agencies on the €4.4 billion loan raised by European car battery manufacturer Automotive Cells Company (ACC).
- Advising the Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) and lenders on the financing of the construction and operation of the Hai Long offshore wind farm project in Taiwan with a total capacity of 1,022 MW.