Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance is proud to be recognised as the Most Influential Law Firm in Clean Energy M&A by the Clean Energy Legal League Tables 2025. In addition to our top three ranking for clean energy project financing, we were the #1 ranked law firm for clean energy M&A deal value. Our role at the forefront of the renewables sector was clearly highlighted in 2024, advising on 37 M&A deals with a total deal value of $29.2 billion.

“We are very proud to have retained our position as Most Influential clean energy M&A law firm and the #1 ranked law firm for clean energy M&A deal value. Clifford Chance continues to shape the future of the energy transition through our roles in the most innovative and complex clean energy transactions, including for the world’s leading private capital investors. Our team of specialists has played a pivotal role in structuring and executing complex M&A deals that accelerate the shift towards a greener economy,” commented Nicholas Hughes, a London-based Partner and co-Head of Energy and Resources at Clifford Chance.

Jonathan Dillon, a London based M&A partner supporting private capital investors in the energy and infrastructure sectors, added, “this recognition reflects our unwavering focus on delivering excellence for our clients. Our client work has supported impactful partnerships and sustainable growth across the full spectrum of clean energy deals, including renewables assets and platforms, battery storage, future grid infrastructure as well as emerging technologies such as hydrogen and carbon capture.”

Clifford Chance’s legal advisory work for clean energy stretches across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, with over 34 offices across the world in which to support our clients.