Lauded as an ‘excellent quality team with a deep bench of experienced practitioners’, Clifford Chance LLP advises marquee industry players across a host of international markets. Team head Spencer Baylin is routinely sought out by a host of global investment firms for his expertise in M&A, leveraged buyouts, public to privates and IPOs. Fellow co-head Jonny Myers – whose practice balances both PE and corporate finance – is highly experienced in multijurisdictional, multi-specialist transactions. Neil Barlow’s substantial cross-border practice is especially concentrated in European and North Americans markets. Graham Phillips handles a wide array of transactions for a series of investment management firms and financial investors, while Neil Evans is a key relationship partner for the likes of KKR, Blackstone and The Carlyle Group. Other key figures include Shimin Lee, who was promoted to partner in May 2024. Christopher Sullivan left the firm in May 2024 to join Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, while Oliver Marcuse joined in September 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent quality team with a deep bench of experienced practitioners. Quality extends from the partner to the trainee.’
‘Spencer Baylin has unrivalled experience on a variety of transactions, structure and sectors. He has seen it all and brings a calm, commercial and practical solution to any issue. He can get any deal done.’
‘Very strong in relationships, really service oriented, and low ego. ’
Key clients
- Ardian
- Blackstone
- Cinven
- CVC Capital Partners
- Elliott Advisors
- EQT
- KKR
- Onex
- Partners Group
- Permira
Work highlights
- Advised Partners Group on its increased investment in Swiss watchmaker Breitling, alongside CVC.
- Advised Permira on its acquisition of Acuity Knowledge Partners.
- Advised Permira and the Founders of Alter Domus on the sale to, and formation of a strategic partnership with, Cinven in a deal valued at US$5.3bn.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Shimin Lee
Clifford Chance LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Spencer Baylin, Jonny Myers