Clifford Chance LLP

Clifford Chance LLP boasts a stellar and diverse client roster, which includes leading financial institutions and major corporations seeking advice on high-value, complex transactions. The team demonstrates broad sectoral expertise, regularly advising on pre-letting arrangements and surplus space disposals, and the team is also highly adept at supporting both landlords and occupiers with landmark headquarters lettings. Practice head Nigel Howorth specialises in property development and renewables projects. Angela Kearns has been a key figure in high-value real estate and infrastructure transactions, while Ian Painter is engaged in a spread of major developments. Matt Taylor is active in real estate investment transactions, including a growing stream of work on data centres, whereas Alis Pay is recognised for her work for new entrants into the UK and European real estate markets. Ben Redding works closely with corporate occupiers on global headquarters relocations, and James Law handles real estate finance transactions.