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Acknowledging concerns raised by regulated firms, the FCA has decided not to proceed with its proposals to routinely name firms subject to enforcement action at an early stage of investigations. Read more about this change of approach and the areas on which firms will be looking for further clarity in our RIFC blog post. Read more: https://okt.to/rHqLd8 #FCA #Transparency #Enforcement

🥇 Clifford Chance achieves 66 Band 1 rankings in Chambers and Partners Europe 2025 Once again, we are honoured to have been recognised in Chambers and Partners' Europe rankings with: ◾ 66 Band 1 rankings covering all major areas of legal expertise ◾16 Band 1 Europe-wide rankings – including Banking & Finance, DCM and ECM, Dispute Resolution, M&A, Private Equity and Restructuring & Insolvency ◾ 239 Ranked lawyers ➡ Find out more: https://okt.to/q1DnpX #WhereBrightMindsMeet #BestTeam

We have advised Nottingham Building Society on their first Residential Mortgage Backed Securitisation ("RMBS"). The transaction was arranged by Alantra Corporate Portfolio Advisors International Limited, with Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets acting as Sole Lead Manager. This debut issuance into the public markets marks a significant milestone for the Society, featuring a portfolio of prime owner-occupied mortgages secured on residential properties in England and Wales. Our team was comprised of experts across practices in London, led by Partners Simi Arora-Lalani and kevin ingram supported by Associate Catherine Donald and Senior Paralegal Naim Richard Guner advising on RMBS aspects of the transaction, Partner Chris Davies and Director Cameron Dwyer advising on tax, Partner Simon Crown and Senior Associate Charles Morris on advising on regulatory aspects and Partner Timothy Cleary and Associates Samuel Steinert and Daniel Lancaster advising on swaps. Learn more: https://okt.to/9Ntjfc #Securitisation

Discover the inspiring sentiments about mentorship and career development from our teams. Swipe to see how our people grow through both informal and formal mentorship, team support and shared knowledge. Visit this link to learn more about career opportunities at Clifford Chance: https://okt.to/wUCcrP #mentorship #careergrowth #wherebrightmindsmeet #cliffordchancecareers #storyofadeal

📌 Corporate sustainability and supply chains: a new compliance paradigm The Court of Milan is setting a new precedent in corporate compliance, taking action against companies that fail to properly monitor their supply chains. Recent rulings have led to the appointment of management receivers with broad oversight powers—even in cases where companies were not directly under investigation. This signals a major shift: businesses are now expected to take proactive measures to prevent risks linked to supplier misconduct. The White-Collar Crime Italian Team explore the implications of these rulings and discuss how to navigate this changing legal landscape. Read more in our latest briefing: https://okt.to/vRSxWC Antonio Golino, Giuseppe Principato, Stella Magistro, Giovanni Minucci #SupplyChain #Compliance #CorporateResponsibility #RiskManagement #CliffordChance

🌏 We have advised Haitong Securities on its merger with Guotai Junan Securities Co., Ltd by way of a #merger by absorption and share exchange. The transaction is the largest A+H share merger ever completed, and the largest merger of #securities firms in Asia Pacific. The Post-Merger Company is expected to have combined assets of RMB1,614 billion (over US$220 billion). From #HongKong and #Shanghai, we acted as lead legal advisers on this landmark transaction. Our cross-practice team included M&A, #regulatory, #compliance, #antitrust and #finance lawyers in 11 offices. 🔍 Learn more: https://okt.to/8aEDoU 👏👏👏 Congratulations to our deal team! Virginia Lee, Jean Thio, Lorna Lyu, Eunice Leung, Xuemei Wang, Winnie Poon, Priscilla Au Yeung, Rocky Mui, Andre Da Roza, Jane Chen, Yvonne Cheng, Diana S., Yong Bai, Dayu MAN, Ziwen Wang, Angela Chan, Maggie Lo, Torrance Shi, Kenneth Ip, Meng Mao, Harry Zhang, Lei Zhong, Lena Ng, Michael Wang, Alex Bidlake, Tommy Tam #Mergers #Acquisitions #FinancialServices

The landscape for cross-border business is increasingly disrupted and uncertain. Under the new US administration, tariffs and trade barriers are increasingly linked to broader policy objectives. Turbulence is only set to continue as countries respond to new US measures and the ripple effects of their shifting positions on international trade. In our Perspectives webinar, an international panel from Clifford Chance including Jessica Gladstone, Karalyn Mildorf, Jeremy Stewart, Dr. Thomas Voland, LL.M. and Janet Whittaker will discuss the fast-moving political and legal developments in this space, and what businesses can do to navigate the dynamic conditions ahead. Please register your interest here: https://okt.to/D24jkT #InternationalTrade #Tariffs #Perspectives

We advised Shell on the completion of the sale of its Nigerian onshore subsidiary The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) to Renaissance Africa Energy, a consortium of five companies comprising four exploration and production companies based in Nigeria and an international Energy group. The completion is in respect of the Share Purchase Agreement that was signed in January 2024. The divestment of SPDC aligns with Shell’s intent to simplify its presence in Nigeria through an exit of onshore oil production in the Niger Delta and a focus of future disciplined investment in its Deepwater and Integrated Gas positions. Our team: Olamide Oladosu, Keith Hauck, Will Martin, Jingyuan Julia Li, Samantha Clare Francis Goh, Calista Annika Halim. Read more here: https://okt.to/xTDGaY

We have advised Standard Chartered on its first-ever Social Bond, raising €1 billion! An amount equal to the net proceeds of the Social Bond are intended to primarily facilitate lending to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), ensuring access to finance, helping create jobs and empowering and nurturing women-owned SMEs. Proceeds will also be used to finance access to essential services including healthcare and education, and will facilitate investment into affordable basic infrastructure and food security, in line with the social activities set out in Standard Chartered’s Sustainability Bond Framework. Congratulations to the Clifford Chance team, partners Michael Dakin and Matteo Sbraga, senior associate Sarah Cheng, and associate Simina Sovi—on this impactful deal! Read more: https://okt.to/D61mjn

Antitrust authorities in the US, UK and EU are signalling changes in their approaches to clearing mergers, which could lead to some deals having better prospects of clearance. Agencies may be prepared to give more weight to pro-competitive efficiencies and supply chain resilience considerations, and be more open to a wider range of remedies than in the past. In our first Perspectives Series webinar of 2025, Clifford Chance partners Philipp Girardet, Leigh Oliver, Michael Grenfell and Bruce Embley will discuss these changes and what they mean for your deal planning. Please register your interest here 👉https://okt.to/YaZJdo #Antitrust #MandA #Perspectives