We have advised the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on its groundbreaking first digitally native note issuance via Euroclear's D-FMI platform. This $300 million issuance, arranged by Citi and BMO Capital Markets, is a significant milestone - marking Euroclear's first U.S. dollar digital note and the first time an Asia-based issuer has utilized this innovative platform. This represents one of several recent digital issuances on which we have advised, including the first Eurozone sovereign digital bond issuance and the inaugural Italian law digital bond issuance both in July 2024, among others. Our cross-border team advising on the transaction was led by London-based partner Matt Fairclough and Paris-based counsel Alexander Tollast with support from associate Amy Hillier and trainee Hannah M., also based in London. "We are delighted to have advised on another innovative transaction in the digital capital markets space, once again showing Clifford Chance's market-leading capabilities in this rapidly-evolving area. Our familiarity with the documentation and mechanics of digitally native issuances and our track record of advising on these mandates across our UK and Continental European based teams enabled us to deliver this successful transaction for our client AIIB and its arranging banks," commented Matt Fairclough. "We continue to see great interest in the digital capital markets and wider digital assets space from a variety of issuers and across a number of jurisdictions, and our ability to advise across governing laws, platforms and structures puts us at the forefront of this market," said Alexander Tollast . #capitalmarkets #digitalbonds
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We are one of the world's largest law firms with significant depth and range of resources across five continents. As a single, fully integrated, global partnership, we pride ourselves on our approachable, collegiate and team based way of working. We always strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, which include corporates from all the commercial and industrial sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and not for profit organisations. We provide them with the highest quality advice and legal insight, which combines the Firm's global standards with in-depth local expertise. Many of the world's leading organisations look to Clifford Chance not just for legal expertise but for advice on business critical issues.
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We've advised HSBC on a groundbreaking US$225m Amazon reforestation-linked bond – the largest outcome bond ever issued by the International Bank For Reconstruction & Development (The World Bank Group). This bond, with interest tied to issuance of carbon removal units (CRUs) by Amazon reforestation projects managed by MOMBAK and sold to Microsoft, is the latest, and largest, example of the capital markets being used to mobilise private sector funding to finance projects generating carbon credits. Our team was led by Deborah Zandstra and James Kelton and were assisted by associate Teninlanimi Owolabi and trainee Elle Jackson in the Debt Capital Markets Group in London. Partners Andrew Young and Gareth Old in New York also advised on the transaction, assisted by Andrés Berry and David Rondon. Partner Bruce Kahl, assisted by senior associate Andrew Whelan, advised HSBC's agency team We’re proud to continue leading the way in advising on cutting-edge ESG transactions. 🌱 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e4sw-cMX
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📣 We have successfully represented HID a global leader in trusted identity and security solutions, in its strategic acquisition of Sewio Networks, a leading provider of cutting-edge Ultra-Wideband #UWB Real Time Location Systems #RTLS. Our cross-border team was led by Michal Jasek with contribution from our teams in our Germany, Prague and Houston offices, including Alex Wilde, Dr. Nicolas Hohn-Hein, Nikola Svobodová, Adebola Akisanya, Anika Vollborn Petr Ryšina and Natálie Kurková. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e-asvY6N
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👋 We are delighted to welcome this year's BACKSTAGE interns. Once again, 27 young lawyers will spend six weeks looking behind the scenes at our law firm. In addition to exciting lectures and workshops from all specialist and legal areas, onboarding was literally brought on board: To get to know each other and network, a BBQ with our lawyers took place on our roof terrace on the first evening. The next day, rowing together was on the programme, and the waterproof team building was rounded off with typical Hessian tapas. The next few weeks will be packed with a variety of cross-client work, a range of workshops, exciting presentations and plenty of time to expand your personal network. We wish the participants a good start and continued success! 🚀 Curious about our programme? ➡ Apply for the 2025 spring internship programme in September: https://okt.to/AHzZbr #FutureLawyers #WhereBrightMindsMeet
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💡 Energy transition is one of the fastest growing sectors of the global economy. Join Clifford Chance and Legal Cheek on 5th September as we delve into how we advise on Energy Transition matters around the world, including in both developed and emerging markets. Listen to our experts - David Stringer, Samiha Bham, Keith Hauck, Leonhard Rudolph and Samuel Monk - discuss their roles working on the financing, development and investment in Energy Transition projects. From carbon capture to clean hydrogen and green fuels, see how working on these pioneering developments has shaped their career whilst giving insight into the work required by clients. After the event, there is an opportunity to talk with our lawyers and early talent acquisition team. This is not an event to miss! Apply 👇 to attend in-person or virtually https://okt.to/5wzvLi #EnergyTransition
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On the 8th August, The Clifford Chance UK REACH network hosted Eshita Kabra (Founder and CEO of ByRotation) and Dhruva Balram (Co-Founder of Dialled In) as panelists at our South Asian Heritage Month flagship event. South Asian Heritage Month, running from 18th July to 17th August, is a time to celebrate the rich cultural tapestry and significant contributions of South Asian communities. It provides an opportunity to reflect on the diverse histories, traditions, and achievements that have shaped our society. As trailblazers in the South Asian community, Eshita and Dhruva discussed the challenges they faced branching away from more traditional career paths, the companies they modelled their journeys on, their visions for representation in their industries and the theme of this years South Asian Heritage Month "Free to be Me". A big thank you to Akanksha Bhagat, Kaneeka Kapur, Adam Suleman and Natasha Vij from our affinity network UK REACH for organising the event, and Dhruva and Eshita for their insight!
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We have advised EQT X and EQT Future on the acquisition of a majority stake in AMCS Group, a supplier of cloud-based and AI-enabled planning, performance, and sustainability focused software for waste management, recycling and other resource-intensive industries. Read more: https://okt.to/cTx2Be
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📡 We have advised Europe's largest operator of telecommunications towers and infrastructure Cellnex Telecom on the sale to a consortium comprising Vauban Infrastructure Partners, EDF Invest and MEAG of 100% of Cellnex's business in Austria for EUR 803 million. The cross-practice Clifford Chance team was led by Corporate / M&A partner Guillermo Guardia, together with senior associate José María Vilaseca Boixareu and associate Estel Casas. The team was also formed by IP/IT counsel Juan Cuerva de Cañas and Global Financial Markets counsel Felipe Font. Counsel Begoña Barrantes Díaz and associate Paula Valenciano Campos advised on antitrust matters. Read more: https://okt.to/Vo8GvZ #MergersAndAquisition
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🚆 We have advised the lenders on the financing for DWS Group and OMERS Infrastructure acquisition of Grandi Stazioni Retail S.p.a. Grandi Stazioni Retail manages the entirety of commercial and advertising spaces in 14 of Italy's major railway stations and hubs for the high-speed rail network, which collectively receive over 800 million visits a year. The Clifford Chance global finance team was led by partner Julia House in London and counsel Chiara Commis in Milan, supported by senior associates Arpan Bhatt and Skanda Kumble and associate Daniel Braun (London) and Teresa Giaccardi (Milan). Specialist advice on hedging was provided by partner Will Winterton and senior associate Brijesh Patel (London) and on tax matters by senior associate Roberto Ingrassia (Milan). Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eVbuTEmt #InfrastructureFinance, #Infrastructure, #AcquisitonFinance, #Rail
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✨ We are thrilled to announce a superb result for our Global Antitrust Group in Who's Who Legal (WWL): Competition. More than 20 lawyers are recommended from Australia, Belgium, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the US. Their expertise is recognised in nearly 40 WWL categories, not only for Competition but also for State Aid, Foreign Investment Control, Thought Leaders and Future Leaders. Congratulations to the team – their achievements highlight the leading antitrust capabilities we offer across our worldwide network. A heartfelt thank you to our clients and friends of the firm for your continued trust and support!
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