Offering comprehensive services across major construction sectors, including energy, mining, infrastructure, and real estate, Clifford Chance LLP serves a varied clientele from developers and funders to financial investors and contractors. The firm is carving a niche for itself in emerging sectors such as green hydrogen, LNG, carbon capture, and data centres. Under the leadership of Sandy Hall, the practice excels in advising clients on complex projects across major industry sectors, placing particular emphasis on energy transition and new technology initiatives. Depth is added to the group through Marianne Toghill‘s expertise in large-scale real estate and data centre developments, and Edward Bretherton’s proficiency in handling complex construction projects, specifically those related to energy transition. David Metzger, the former team leader, continues to contribute his expansive knowledge, especially in the fields of renewables, nuclear energy, transport, and real estate development.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is sophisticated and able to run with new matters with justified confidence and efficiency. They understand the specific concerns of working on construction in the UAE and are able to express their knowledge and thought leadership in a user-friendly and constructive way.’
‘Sandy Hall's experience on construction and process technology licensing matters is excellent and has proved highly valuable in clarifying issues, determining commercially viable options and progressing difficult negotiations.’
‘Excellent market knowledge and seamless working relationships with other departments within Clifford Chance to provide comprehensive advice.’
‘Always responsive and willing to go the extra mile to support, particularly Marianne Toghill and Adam Waite.’
‘The team is dynamic and responsive and always challenging 'the norm'. They are collaborative with clients and their teams.’
‘Marianne Toghill, in particular, is a very engaging partner and is always available to clients. Her advice is always well constructed and level-headed, and she brings an experienced calm to the table.’
'Marianne Toghill - vast knowledge of construction law and industry knowledge.'
'An excellent team who are very commercial and practical - down to earth and very pleasant to work with.'

Key clients

NNB Generation Company (SZC) Limited
CNIC Corporation
Siemens Energie
Volkswagen
Mitsubishi
MEAG
ADNOC
US Department of Energy
Native Land
State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR)
Battersea Project Land Company Limited
Electricite de France (EDF)
EDF Energies Nouvelles (EDF EN)
NTT
Aldau
PlatformCo Hidrogeno
8 Rivers Capital LLC
AIG
Stack Infrastructure

Work highlights

Advising the PlatformCo on the construction and procurement aspects of one of Europe's largest green hydrogen projects with a fleet of first in kind integrated solar to gas H2 production plants.
Advising 8 Rivers LLC as developer of a Net Zero power plant in Teesside using state-of-the-art technology to generate highly-efficient, low-cost energy from natural gas and capturing exhaust CO2 for commercial purposes or sequestration.
Advising Native Land on the 9-building urban regeneration project at Bankside Yards, London comprising multiple high rise buildings including office and residential.