Steven Fox > Clifford Chance LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Clifford Chance LLP advises a broad client base across the oil and gas sector, including oil majors, financial institutions and independents, offering expertise across corporate, finance and disputes work. Particularly well-versed in cross-border transactions, joint ventures and strategic advisory, the team advises clients on matters concerning conventional and alternative energy assets. Steven Fox, who co-heads the team, specialises in corporate and finance transactions across the upstream oil and gas sector and energy transition, advising on M&A, joint ventures and acquisitions and disposals globally and on the UK Continental Shelf. Alex Panayides, also co-leading the practice, advises multinationals and private equity clients on complex, cross-border matters. Craig Nethercott brings deep project finance experience across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Russell Wells, who serves as global co-head of energy, advises on major transactions and client strategy worldwide.

Clifford Chance LLP is home to a wide-ranging corporate governance practice which advises on compliance, regulatory and risk management mandates and investigations. The team also specialises in shareholder issues for listed companies, including activist investors and contentious company board disputes. Jointly steered by David Pudge and Luke Tolaini, the team benefits from Pudge’s proven track record handling reputationally sensitive board-level corporate governance matters and Tolani’s extensive expertise in corporate crisis events and significant investigatory and investor actions. Steven Fox draws on significant experience advising boards, GCs and shareholders on public company-related law. Richard Crosby brings expertise regarding financial institutions and is a key point of contact for large banking clients. Alanna Hunter is well-versed in matters concerning activist investors, director changes and succession planning.