Clifford Chance LLP

Clifford Chance LLP has a significant presence in the practice area, with a particular strength across Africa, Eastern Europe and India. The team is particularly renowned in banking and finance matters and is also active on projects, securities, and international arbitration. Leadership of the team is split between Simon Williams and Kayode Oladipo. Williams advises on the acquisition of a broad range of assets, while Oladipo specialises in cross-border loan financing. Rounding out the robust bench is Deborah Zandstra, whose practice centres around sovereign debt advisory work and Olamide Oladosu, who focuses on energy projects. Recent instructions include a record DFI capital raise acting for the Bank of Industry in a €1.879 billion syndicated loan. Michael Obiri-Darko is another notable individual.