International Arbitration
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Clifford Chance moves up the rankings this year and has a respected practice with a history of work for esteemed corporate clients. The law firm is experienced in ICC and ICSID proceedings on behalf of companies active in sectors such as construction, energy and mining. The team advises on the revocation of mining permits, distribution agreement disputes or issues arising under construction contracts. Clifford Chance also has experience in investment arbitration. The lawyers have expertise assisting clients with arbitrations relating to the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance acted for POSCO E&C in a USD2 billion ICC construction arbitration against a US real estate developer.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are excellent litigators but also are very commercial and business-oriented. The lawyers are experts at providing advice through a commercial lens."
"Clifford Chance worked effectively and cooperatively with our local law firm to quickly spot issues and ultimately incorporate our legal arguments into our written submissions in a way that would be easily comprehended by the tribunal."
"Clifford Chance has a very large and effective practice. It demonstrates the ability to define and execute a single strategy in each local jurisdiction in just the right way, and bring brilliant results."
"They are excellent litigators but also are very commercial and business-oriented. The lawyers are experts at providing advice through a commercial lens."
"Clifford Chance worked effectively and cooperatively with our local law firm to quickly spot issues and ultimately incorporate our legal arguments into our written submissions in a way that would be easily comprehended by the tribunal."
"Clifford Chance has a very large and effective practice. It demonstrates the ability to define and execute a single strategy in each local jurisdiction in just the right way, and bring brilliant results."
Notable Practitioners
Jason Fry KC represents leading corporates in commercial arbitration cases. He is active across the aerospace, finance and technology sectors.
"Jason is very talented and earns the trust of clients. The results are great because he takes us and our cases seriously."
Simon Greenberg offers extensive expertise in representing corporations in arbitration proceedings. He is adept at handling cases involving sectors such as mining or aerospace.
"Simon is an excellent lawyer and an equally excellent team leader with a formidable in-depth knowledge of all things international arbitration. I highly recommended him to anyone looking to entrust their critical arbitration case to a very capable international arbitration expert."
"I trust him entirely, inside and out. I never have any concerns about his advice and his insights."