CLIFFORD CHANCE

Selling Points

  • World-Class M&A Expertise: Clifford Chance boasts a market-leading global M&A team, having advised on groundbreaking transactions such as the $69 billion SABIC-Aramco deal—the largest M&A transaction in Middle Eastern history.

  • Commitment to Innovation: Through initiatives like its global innovation lab, Create+65, Clifford Chance remains at the forefront of legal tech, supporting cutting-edge solutions for clients.

  • Sustainability Leadership: A market leader in energy law, the firm advised on the world’s largest solar power project financing, reinforcing its dedication to addressing climate change.

  • CSR Impact: With a strong focus on corporate social responsibility, employees contributed over 74,600 hours of pro bono advice last year, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to meaningful global change.

Key Clients

  • Premier League Football Clubs: Manchester City FC, Liverpool FC, Arsenal FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC

  • Elite Competitions & Initiatives: European Super League

  • Motorsport & Racing: Mercedes F1

  • Governing Bodies & Sporting Foundations: International Paralympic Committee, Invictus Games Foundation

Work Highlights

  • FIFA Agent Regulations Arbitration: Represented a consortium of international football agencies in arbitration proceedings against FIFA and The FA, challenging the implementation of the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR).

  • Premier League Clubs’ Covid-19 Claims: Acted for eight Premier League clubs in pursuing business interruption insurance claims for losses suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • Manchester City Financial Compliance Case: Successfully defended Manchester City FC in proceedings related to a Premier League investigation into the club’s compliance with financial regulations.

Application Deadlines

  • Training Contract: 20 November 2024