Clifford Chance Names 31 New Partners in Latest Promotion.
Clifford Chance has announced the promotion of 31 lawyers to its global partnership, effective 1 May 2025. The new partners span a broad range of jurisdictions and practice areas, underscoring the firm’s continued investment in top legal talent and commitment to clients worldwide.
Charles Adams, Global Managing Partner, said:
"We’re proud to recognize these outstanding lawyers who reflect our collaborative culture and unwavering focus on delivering excellence for our clients. These promotions align with our global growth strategy and the evolving needs of the markets we serve."
Adrian Cartwright, Global Senior Partner, added:
"Congratulations to our new partners. Each of them brings a combination of deep legal knowledge and commercial acumen, empowering us to serve clients with the full strength of our international platform."
This year’s promotions highlight the firm’s strategic focus on sectors such as global financial markets, corporate law, litigation, tax, and employment, as well as its ongoing expansion in key financial and regulatory hubs across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the U.S.
Meet the New Clifford Chance Partners – 2025
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Aleksander Tombiński – Corporate, Brussels
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Alex Hutcheson – Global Financial Markets, London
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Alex Walker – Corporate, London
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Alim Amershi – Global Financial Markets, London
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Amy Bird – Tax, Pensions & Employment, London
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Ben Jasper – Litigation & Dispute Resolution, London
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Catherine Naroz – Corporate, Paris
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Chiara Commis – Global Financial Markets, Milan
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Chin Seng Chew – Global Financial Markets, Singapore
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Chloe Cheng – Corporate, Singapore
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Corinne Duvnjak – Global Financial Markets, Paris
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Ernst van der Touw – Corporate, Amsterdam
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Felipe Font – Global Financial Markets, Madrid
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Guy Burkitt – Litigation & Dispute Resolution, London
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Herbert Swaniker – Corporate, London
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Jean-Baptiste Merigot de Treigny – Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Paris
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Jesús Quesada – Global Financial Markets, Madrid
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Karolina Rozycka – Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Paris
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Leonhard Rudolph – Real Estate, London
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Mel Chan – Global Financial Markets, Singapore
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Michael Van Arsdall – Corporate, Washington, DC
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Nicolas Cookson – Global Financial Markets, Düsseldorf
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Olivia Higgs – Corporate, London
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Patrick Meniru – Corporate, London
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Pierre Goyat – Tax, Pensions & Employment, Paris
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Samuel Frommelt – Corporate, Munich
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Simon Connor – Global Financial Markets, London
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Sohini Kar-Purkayastha – Global Financial Markets, Dubai
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Thea Gausel – Global Financial Markets, London
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Tiemen Drenth – Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Amsterdam
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Tobias Nogami Kamerling – Corporate, Düsseldorf
Clifford Chance is a global law firm with over a century of history and a presence in 23 countries through 34 offices. A member of the prestigious Magic Circle, the firm is recognized for its deep expertise in banking, corporate law, finance, dispute resolution, and tax. It advises a broad spectrum of clients, including multinational corporations, financial institutions, governments, and not-for-profits by combining international best practices with local market insight. Known for its collaborative culture and forward-thinking approach, Clifford Chance delivers innovative, high-quality legal solutions across every major industry and sector.
