Led from London by David Robson and Taner Hassan and able to lean into the firm’s vast international resources, should the need arise, Clifford Chance LLP deploys ‘strong co-ordination skills to manage transactions’ for a compelling mix of high-profile banks and investment grade grade corporates. As well as advising on fairly commoditised investment grade syndicated lending provisions for large listed companies (where the firm is able to provide a cost-effective service by virtue of its mass ranks of associates), the firm is also highly accomplished at structuring more complex deals for cross-over credits, as well as on corporate event-driven financings. Emma Folds has excellent credibility among lenders across a range of new money and refinancing transactions, including on large-scale cross-border jumbo finance facilities. Nicholas Kinnersley has a good appreciation of finance products throughout the capital structure and is a popular choice among large multinational corporates on their financing needs, from both corporate lending and event-driven perspectives. Matt Dunn, who rejoined the firm in September 2023 from Arthur Cox, is now the key relationship partner for the Loan Market Association (LMA) following the recent retirement of Nicola Wherity.

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Testimonials

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'The firm has strong sector knowledge of emerging contractual approaches, and very good relationships across the finance and legal sectors with strong co-ordination skills to manage transactions over the line with the various different advisors and consultants involved.’
'Great interpersonal skills - they have built a strong relationship with me and my team.'
'The team are very much seen as our trusted advisors and a first port of call on any financing related issues, be that historic, current or discussing future options, especially with the ownership structure we have and the shareholder related documents and approvals that may be required.'

Key clients

Cinven
Jaguar Land Rover
Apera Capital
Macquarie
BAML
Morgan Stanley
NatWest
EQT
Telefonica

Work highlights

Advising the mandated lead arrangers on a €700m sustainability linked revolving credit facility for Helsinki-listed Finnish steel producer Outokumpu Oyj refinancing its existing debt facilities.
Advising Jaguar Land Rover on the renewal and extension of its £1.45bn revolving credit facility and a commercial loan backed by UK Export Finance to support investment plans, including ambitious electric vehicle plans.
Advising the mandated lead arrangers in relation to a £430m facility for UK motorway services area operator Roadchef in connection with its acquisition.