The ’knowledgeable, commercial, and thorough’ team at Clifford Chance LLP advises clients on energy and infrastructure projects, highway law, and regenerations. Nigel Howorth leads the department and is experienced in judicial reviews and regeneration projects, Katie Kempthorne is noted for her strength in the energy sector, and Kate Mackintosh is experienced in s106 agreements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Knowledgeable, commercial, and thorough.’
- ‘Clifford Chance's solicitors combine exceptional judgment and expertise in the planning and infrastructure sector with heavy-weight commercial and litigation firepower that makes for a team capable of handling any case. Its quality shines through and it is in my view a market leader.’
- ‘The team are incredibly hard-working and can respond to tight timescales efficiently and effectively, adopting a pragmatic and proactive approach.’
- ‘Nigel Howorth is enormously experienced with a wise head on his shoulders and the ability to cut through an issue to its heart quickly. He has strong tactical nous and is someone you want on your team.'
- ‘Nigel Howorth is a highly experienced practitioner with an acute sense of professionalism when it comes to concentrating on the salient issues and the optimum strategy. I have worked with Nigel as a client for over 25 years so this tells you how excellent the commercial relationship has been.'
- 'Kate Mackintosh has been an excellent addition to the team as she is the first port of call in researching the important principles at stake.'
Key clients
- Angelo Gordon and the Ridgeback Group
- Canary Wharf Group
- Helical Plc
- International Airlines Group and British Airways Plc
- Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Legal & General
- Blackstone
- CBRE Global Investors
- Rothesay Life
- AIG Global Real Estate (AIGGRE)
Work highlights
- Advised Canary Wharf Group on the implementation of its landmark mixed-use Wood Wharf development on a 13.6-ha site.
- Advising Helical plc on all planning aspects of the ongoing major redevelopment of 100 New Bridge Street, London EC4, to deliver a grade-A, high-quality, sustainable office building.
- Advised Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and its UK subsidiary Medway Rail Limited on the planning aspects of the pre-letting of a new railport, iPort Rail, being developed in Doncaster in the north of England.
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Practice head
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Nigel Howorth