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Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Europe-wide

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Market-leading magic circle firm Clifford Chance boasts an exceptional top-tier offering in core European jurisdictions, including France, Germany and the UK. The law firm has broad and comprehensive finance capabilities, with exceptional strength in Europe-wide acquisition finance, real estate finance and corporate lending. It acts for a range of leading financial institutions, corporate borrowers and international private equity sponsors, with further activity in the infrastructure arena.

Notable practitioners

Emma Matebalavu is the firm's global practice area leader for the finance group and is based in Clifford Chance's London office. Bettina Steinhauer is a key contact in Frankfurt and Thierry Arachtingi is a leading partner in the Paris team.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Clifford Chance benefits from the strength of its network, with seamless cross-office relationships."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"The team are very responsive and pull in other teams as and when needed. Their availability to look at various different options and present their advice in straightforward terms has aided decision-making."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"Clifford Chance is our first-choice firm for complex matters, driven by the quality of its partners and senior associates."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"Clifford Chance's banking and finance team are very reliable and experienced. They transmit the security and confidence necessary to carry out any type of transaction."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

"Clifford Chance stands out for its extensive experience with complex situations at partner level, a high-quality deal team and good international offices."

Banking & Finance respondent
Global