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Arbitration (International)

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

The international law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton frequently defends European and Middle Eastern states in sensitive ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL arbitrations brought by private investors or by companies in the energy and financial services sectors. Equally, the firm is active in domestic court proceedings seeking either the enforcement or annulment of large-scale awards. It also represents international corporations in a range of commercial arbitrations regarding M&A transactions, telecommunications investments, and supply and construction agreements. With its notable team in Paris in conjunction with a wider network of offices across Germany, Italy and the USA, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is well placed to handle major global cases.

Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottlieb acted for AS Roma in an ICC Expedited Arbitration related to alleged breaches of the club's kit sponsorship agreement with New Balance.

Strengths

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"The team quickly understood the complex issues and partnered with us to develop a strategic plan to address these."

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"The team has very extensive experience in international arbitration and its members are prominent experts in the field."

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"Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has the ability to quickly grasp and advise on issues with expert know-how."

Arbitration (International) respondent
Europe

"The overall client service is excellent, very attentive and rapid. All professionals working in our case are always available and provide speedy feedback."

Arbitration (International) respondent
Europe

"The team is thorough, knowledgeable and experienced in international arbitration. The lawyers ensured that the project was oriented towards the needs of client; it is a highly responsive team."

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Notable Practitioners

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Jean-Yves Garaud
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Jean-Yves Garaud
4
Band 4

Jean-Yves Garaud regularly handles annulment and enforcement proceedings in relation to ICC and LCIA awards. Seated in France, he acts for clients in ICC and ad hoc arbitrations as well.

"Mr Garaud stands out for his exceptional capacity to deal with complex matters in an efficient way as well as for excellent courtroom speaking skills."

"I truly appreciate his ability to instantly understand the strategy needed in the case; he has a wealth of experience."

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Christopher P. Moore
5
Band 5

Christopher Moore has a strong practice acting in investor-state and commercial arbitrations. He has significant experience in BIT claims and matters under LCIA and ICC rules among many other arbitral seats.

"Chris is an outstanding lawyer with a deep knowledge in the arbitration field. He is extremely responsive and committed. He is also very open on suggestions and discussions."

"He is a very intelligent and sophisticated lawyer. He is strong in cross-examination and hearing procedures."

"Chris is a smart and experienced lawyer who provides robust advice. He always remains calm, even under extreme pressure, and is very nice to deal with."

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Jean-Yves Garaud
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Jean-Yves Garaud
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Christopher P. Moore
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