Clifford Chance (CC) is in the final stages of drawing up a long-term strategy document following a two-month partner consultation deciding which practice groups and jurisdictions the global giant will focus on for the next five to seven years.

The firm has set up a working group headed by managing partner David Childs, which includes London managing partner Jeremy Sandelson and head of real estate Cliff McAuley. The group will unveil the new blueprint at its partnership retreat in Barcelona next month.