About Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance stands as a global law firm recognized for legal excellence, ethical advocacy, and strategic representation at the highest level. The firm operates as a trusted legal and strategic partner during critical moments that shape business outcomes. Deep legal and commercial intelligence guides advice that helps organizations grow, transform, protect, and defend operations worldwide. A strong global footprint, supported by more than 2,800 lawyers across 34 offices in 22 countries, allows the law firm to deliver consistent and informed counsel across key markets.

Clifford Chance approaches every matter with a collaborative, client-focused model built on careful listening and preparation. The firm works as one global, multi-disciplinary team with deep experience in the markets and industries that matter most to clients. Legal strategy is shaped by a clear understanding of commercial goals, regulatory pressures, and evolving risks. This disciplined approach allows the law firm to cut through complexity and deliver solutions that are practical, precise, and actionable.

Clifford Chance offers broad expertise across core practice areas essential to modern business. Services include antitrust, capital markets, corporate law, finance, litigation and dispute resolution, real estate, tax, employment, intellectual property, technology, sustainability, ESG, and energy transition. The firm also advises on U.S. energy regulatory and market matters. This integrated practice structure ensures that legal advice aligns with commercial realities while addressing regulatory, financial, and operational challenges.

Clifford Chance serves leading clients across banking, private equity, energy and resources, infrastructure, healthcare, technology, real estate, and consumer sectors. Recent work includes advising Blackstone on the sale of NIBC Bank to ABN AMRO, KKR on the acquisition of Techone, and Chuangxin Industries on a HK$5.5 billion Hong Kong listing. These matters reflect the firm’s ability to manage complex, high-value transactions with precision and discretion.

Clifford Chance maintains a strong commitment to confidentiality, innovation, and forward-thinking legal insight. The firm invests in technology-enabled solutions and shares timely insights to help clients anticipate challenges and identify opportunities. Every engagement reflects a dedication to high-quality legal counsel, trusted relationships, and outcomes driven by preparation, experience, and integrity.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Antitrust
  • Capital Markets
  • Commercial Transactions & Outsourcing
  • Corporate Governance & Directors' Responsibilities
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Privacy
  • Funds & Investment Management
  • Insurance
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Public Policy
  • Energy Transition
  • Finance
  • Sustainability & ESG
  • Tax, Pensions, Employment & Incentives
  • Tech Group
  • US Energy Regulatory and Markets
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Administrative & Public Law
  • Antitrust Litigation
  • Business & Human Rights
  • Cyber Security
  • Group Litigation and Class Actions
  • International Arbitration
  • International Law
  • International Trade
  • Private Wealth & Asset Management Disputes
  • Regulatory Investigations and Financial Crime
Intellectual Property
  • Patents
  • Copyright
  • Trade marks
  • Trade secrets
  • Design rights
Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Environment
  • Hospitality
  • Real Estate Development
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate Funds
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Real Estate Private Equity & Investment
  • Real Estate Securitisation
  • Real Estate Tax
  • REITs

Fees

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Office locations for Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance - Houston

Texas Tower, 845 Texas Ave Suite 2700, Houston, TX 77002

Clifford Chance - New York

Two Manhattan West, 375 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001

Clifford Chance - Washington

2001 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006