The organisation
What Clifford Chance does
Clifford Chance established its Amsterdam office in 1972. The global firm itself was formed in 1987 through a merger of the London firms Coward Chance and Clifford-Turner, whose roots trace back to 1802. Today the Amsterdam practice advises international corporations and financial institutions on complex transactions and disputes.
In the Netherlands
Clifford Chance in the Netherlands
The office is in De Droogbak, a listed 1884 monument that once served as the headquarters of the Hollandse IJzeren Spoorweg Maatschappij, the predecessor of Dutch Railways.
Structure
Practice groups and where you work
Practice groups include corporate M&A, banking and finance, capital markets, litigation and tax, closely integrated with the firm's international office network.
Getting in
How students start here
Students usually start through an internship or the global trainee programme, often with a secondment to another Clifford Chance office abroad.
Key facts
At a glance
- Type
- International law firm
- Head office
- Amsterdam
- Founded
- 1972 (Amsterdam office)
- Size
- 154 lawyers (Advocatie); 300+ legal and non-legal staff
Vacancies
Vacancies at Clifford Chance
Related
Relevant legal practice areas
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Clifford Chance
What does Clifford Chance do?
The Amsterdam office of a global firm present in the Netherlands since 1972, working from the historic Droogbak building.
How do I get an internship or traineeship at Clifford Chance?
Students usually start through an internship or the global trainee programme, often with a secondment to another Clifford Chance office abroad.
Which legal practice areas are relevant at Clifford Chance?
At Clifford Chance, the most relevant practice areas are Corporate/M&A, Banking & Finance and Dispute Resolution.
Where is Clifford Chance based in the Netherlands?
Head office: Amsterdam.
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