Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Africa-wide
Band 1
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020 7006 1000Chambers Review
Clifford Chance is a well-established name in international disputes and handles some of the largest mandates arising in Africa. It has a particularly robust mining disputes practice, with activity throughout anglophone and francophone Africa as well as North Africa, and has further capabilities acting for financial institutions and petrochemicals companies. It provides high-calibre counsel on both commercial and investment treaty arbitration, as well as pioneering expertise in business and human rights law. The firm services an impressive roster of global and African clients from its offices in Australia, Europe and the USA.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance acted for the Mauritian subsidiary of Australian mining company Equatorial Resources on an ICSID dispute concerning its investment in two major mining projects in the Republic of Congo.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Clifford Chance team has a good grasp of the technical aspects of the dispute. They are also willing to listen to all parties' views and adapt their approach as required."
"The law firm has the necessary skills to handle matters with international connotations. The lawyers are efficient and responsive."
"The Clifford Chance team has a good grasp of the technical aspects of the dispute. They are also willing to listen to all parties' views and adapt their approach as required."
"The law firm has the necessary skills to handle matters with international connotations. The lawyers are efficient and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Paris-based Simon Greenberg is regularly mandated on cases in francophone Africa. He has extensive experience acting for international companies in the mining and oil and gas sectors.