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Qualified in New York (US), 2008
Global Managing Partner for 23 years
Banking and Finance
Capital Markets
Corporate Finance
Mergers and Acquisitions
Charles Adams is the Global Managing Partner at Clifford Chance, based in Milan. With a dual qualification as an avvocato in Italy and a solicitor in England & Wales, he is recognized as a leading expert in banking and finance law. Charles has been with Clifford Chance since 1992, becoming a partner in 2000. His extensive experience includes advising on major mergers and capital market transactions, such as the merger of Baloise and Helvetia and the IPO of SYNLAB. He specializes in global financial markets, capital markets, and corporate finance, serving clients across various industries including insurance, construction, and oil & gas.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Capital Markets and Fundraising
Debt Capital Markets
Insurance and Financial Services

Joined Clifford Chance
1992 – Unknown
Clifford Chance Rome
1994 – Unknown
Clifford Chance Milan
1999 – Unknown
Partner
2000 – Unknown
Managing Partner, Italy
2007 – Unknown
Co-Head of Finance & Capital Markets, Italy
2018 – Unknown
Regional Managing Partner, Continental Europe
2018 – 2022
Global Managing Partner
2022 – Unknown