Clifford Chance - India 0001  

Leading Firm: Clifford Chance

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History: Clifford Chance was formed in 1987 through the merger of two London-based law firms: Coward Chance and Clifford-Turner. Here are some key historical points:

Coward Chance:
Derived from a firm established in 1802 by Anthony Brown.
Advised Cecil Rhodes on his diamond mining business in South Africa and helped set up the Rhodes Scholarships.
Also advised Guglielmo Marconi and assisted Midland Bank in recovering assets in Russia after the 1917 revolution.
Clifford-Turner:
Founded in 1900 by Harry Clifford Turner.
Clients included Dunlop Rubber Company and Imperial Airways.
Advised and witnessed the creation of John Lewis Partnership in 1929.
Played a role in advising the Labour government on nationalizing privately owned industries after World War II.
Expanded globally with offices in Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, and New York.
The merger of these two firms significantly impacted the legal landscape in London and beyond.

Practice Areas: Clifford Chance is a British multinational law firm headquartered in London, England. They are part of the “Magic Circle,” a group of leading London-based multinational law firms. Their major practice areas include banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, litigation and dispute resolution, real estate, and tax, pensions, and employment. In the U.S., Clifford Chance has over 300 lawyers and offices in Houston, New York, and Washington, DC. They trailblazed the way for international firms practicing U.S. law, following their merger with New York litigation powerhouse Rogers & Wells in the 1990s.

Management

Charles Adams
Title: Managing Partner
Email: charles.adams@cliffordchance.com
Website: https://www.cliffordchance.com

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Country: India
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