Lingard partner at Clifford Chance

International law firm Clifford Chance has appointed Paul Lingard as a partner in its Perth office.

Mr Lingard was a partner at King and Wood Mallesons for four years until 2014 after joining the firm in 2002.

He has worked in project development and operations in mining, power and gas, acting on BHP Billiton’s operations and Synergy’s energy procurement programs.