Business Details
Global Legal Excellence Partner
We are Clifford Chance, a global law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal and strategic counsel. With a presence in 34 offices across 22 countries, we combine deep legal expertise with commercial insight to address complex challenges across critical moments for our clients. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate seamlessly, prioritizing client ambitions and fostering trusted relationships built on understanding and innovation. We translate sector-specific knowledge into actionable solutions, enabling clients to navigate regulatory, transactional, and dispute-related matters with confidence.Committed to responsible business practices, we align our operations with UN Sustainable Development Goals and maintain rigorous ethical standards. Our culture of inclusion and continuous improvement empowers our people to deliver sustainable value, reflected in recognition as a leader in global legal services.
Services
Antitrust
Capital Markets
Corporate Law
Data Centres
Energy Transition
Finance
Intellectual Property
Real Estate
Tech Group
Mergers & Acquisitions
Highlights and features
- We operate in 34 offices across 22 countries with sector-specific legal expertise.
- Our multidisciplinary teams deliver commercially actionable solutions for complex legal challenges.
- We maintain alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals and ethical standards.
- Our responsible business practices include annual reporting on environmental and social impact.
- We combine 2,800+ legal professionals with technology-driven service innovations.
Services
Corporate Law
We advise on corporate transactions, governance, and compliance matters across jurisdictions. Our team handles mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures with sector-specific expertise. Clients benefit from our integrated approach combining legal precision with commercial strategy.
Antitrust
Our specialists navigate complex antitrust regulations globally. Services include merger control filings, cartel investigations, and competition compliance programs. We represent clients before regulatory authorities and courts in high-stakes competition matters.
Intellectual Property
We protect clients' innovations through trademark, patent, and copyright strategies. Our services cover IP litigation, portfolio management, and technology licensing agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
Dispute Resolution
We handle complex commercial disputes, arbitration, and regulatory investigations. Our global team provides strategic counsel for resolving conflicts efficiently through litigation or alternative dispute resolution methods.
Real Estate
We advise on real estate transactions, development projects, and property finance. Our cross-border capabilities support clients in acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and regulatory compliance across commercial property markets.
People
Helen Basil
Global Head of External Communications
Leads Clifford Chance's global communications strategy with 20+ years' experience in legal sector public relations and stakeholder engagement.
Sonia Malhotra-Denny
External Communications Lead
Manages external communications initiatives, focusing on media relations and corporate messaging for the firm's international operations.
Dick Van Bokhorst
Head of Brand Communications Europe
Oversees brand strategy across European markets, driving marketing initiatives that align with the firm's global growth objectives.
Madhu Mirpuri
Brand Communications Asia Pacific
Coordinates marketing activities in the Asia Pacific region, developing campaigns that enhance the firm's presence in key financial hubs.
Lisa Trager
Communications Manager Germany
Supports communications strategy in Germany, managing media relations and internal communications for the Frankfurt office.
Questions
What sectors does Clifford Chance specialise in?
We focus on Banking, Financial Services, Infrastructure, Insurance, Private Equity, and Real Estate sectors globally.
In how many countries do you operate?
Our services span 22 countries through 34 strategically located offices.
How does the firm approach responsible business?
We align operations with UN Sustainable Development Goals and publish annual responsible business reports.
How does Clifford Chance support client collaboration?
We employ Legal Project Management and Global Delivery Centres for efficient cross-border transactions.
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