Clifford Chance announced the appointment of seven new Local Partners, effective June 1, 2026, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to recognizing experienced lawyers who make significant contributions to clients and the broader organization.
The new appointments span offices in São Paulo, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Singapore, and New York, reflecting the global law firm’s continued investment in talent across key practice areas.
The newly appointed Local Partners are:
— Anja Phleger Andrade, Capital Markets, São Paulo
— Christoph Nensa, Debt Finance, Frankfurt
— Charlotte Spierings, Disputes, Amsterdam
— Gerson Raiser, Disputes, Frankfurt
— Tess Forge, Disputes, Singapore
— Jesse Overall, Funds & Asset Management, New York
— Andrew Des Rault, Structured Finance, New York
Clifford Chance said the Local Partner role recognizes the various ways lawyers contribute and succeed within the firm. Available across all of the firm’s offices, the designation acknowledges experienced attorneys who deliver substantial value to clients and support the firm’s continued growth.
Individuals holding the position carry the title “Partner, (Office/Local entity),” reflecting their status within their respective jurisdictions.
The appointments strengthen several core practices, including capital markets, debt finance, disputes, funds and asset management, and structured finance, across a number of major financial centers.
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“Congratulations to our newly appointed Local Partners. Our Local Partner role recognises the different ways people contribute and succeed at Clifford Chance, strengthening support and growth opportunities for outstanding lawyers across the firm as they continue to deliver for our clients.”
Charles Adams, Clifford Chance
