Clifford Chance LLP continues to secure a leading position in the renewable energy sector, demonstrating considerable expertise in both offshore and onshore wind, as well as solar energy projects. The firm’s energy transition group stands out for assisting clients with complex, high-value work in the energy transition space, notably including green hydrogen projects. Beyond her expertise in offshore wind projects and renewable energy transactions, practice co-head Clare Burgess is noted for sustainable bonds and green bonds work. Praveen Jagadish leads the charge within London’s green hydrogen group, specialising in low-carbon energy generation solutions. The team also includes Nicholas Hughes, recognised for having recently advised on some of Africa’s largest renewables’ transactions, and Jonathan Dillon, an expert in domestic and cross-border M&A related to clean energy, renewables and brownfield infrastructure assets.

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Key clients

  • Actis
  • Renantis
  • Brookfield Renewable Partners
  • AIP Management
  • Marubeni Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised Actis on the sale of BTE Renewables to ENGIE and Meridiam for a total enterprise value of US$1 billion.  
  • Advised the export credit agencies and lenders on the financing of the construction and operation of the 1,022MW Hai Long offshore wind farm project in Taiwan.  
  • Advised AIP/PKA and PFA on the sale of a 12.5% indirect interest in the 660 MW Walney Extension offshore wind farm in the UK to Octopus Energy.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Clare Burgess, Praveen Jagadish

Other key lawyers

Nicholas Hughes, Jonathan Dillon