Renewable energy and digital infrastructure mandates form the cornerstone of the practice at Clifford Chance LLP, with the firm acting for global investment managers on multi-billion dollar deals. The firm has demonstrable strength in all areas of corporate M&A and financing, including advising on innovative debt structures, counseling lenders on financing in relation to acquisitions, and guiding clients through financing the remaining stakes in brownfield infrastructure. The team regularly advises on wind development matters across the UK and Europe, as well as EV charging, telecoms, and fibre networks matters. Team head Michael Bates is particularly active on financing agreements involving fibre networks, while Charlotte Madden works closely with private equity firms and infrastructure funds on a variety of corporate deals, demonstrating significant expertise across a range of matters. Alex Dimsdale-Gil has significant experience in digital infrastructure acquisitions. Julia House and Jonathan Dillon are both recommended.
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Testimonials
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'Great and consistent team and product’
‘Investing in the relationship’
'Michael Bates provides outstanding senior level support'
'Julia House is an excellent, personable junior partner.'
Key clients
- 3i Infrastructure
- Arcus Infrastructure
- Brookfield
- Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
- EQT Infrastructure
- KKR
- Partners Group
- OMERS
- TPG Capital
- Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
- Interogo Holdings
- Infracapital
Work highlights
- Advised a consortium of AXA IM Alts and Crédit Agricole Assurances on the acquisition of a 50% stake in the 1.3 GW Hornsea Two offshore wind farm in the UK.
- Advised Global Infrastructure Partners on all aspects of the marketing and sale of its equity interest in the Hornsea 1 Offshore wind project in the UK
- Advised CIC as part of a consortium led by Macquarie Asset Management which acquired a majority stake in National Grid’s gas transmission and metering business for an estimated enterprise value £9.6 billion.
Lawyers
Hall of fame: Corporate M&A
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.
Next Generation Partners: Corporate and M&A
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Bates, Charlotte Madden