Arbitration (International)
Europe Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 3
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Provided by Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
For over four decades, Debevoise’s International Dispute Resolution Group has offered winning advocacy, commercial judgment, and a ferocious client dedication unmatched by any other firm in the world.
The team is qualified in common law and civil law systems, speaks more than 30 languages, and works in ten offices across three continents. Recently Debevoise has worked on nearly 120 international matters involving 60 countries worth $65 billion.
Our team’s quality, tenacity, skill and experience has allowed us to achieve for our clients some of the largest and most significant awards in international arbitration and public international law. Indeed, Global Arbitration Review has remarked, “If any team has consistently brought home “the big results,” it seems to be Debevoise.”
Lawyers in the practice handle a broad range of matters, including international commercial and treaty arbitration, public international law and complex commercial litigation. Just as diverse is its industry experience, which spans energy, mining, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and many others.
Debevoise lawyers also hold leadership roles with virtually every major arbitration body in the world. They do not just know today’s law; they are shaping tomorrow’s.
Chambers Review
The team at Debevoise & Plimpton impresses with its activity in commercial and investor-state proceedings. The law firm leads European investment treaty and high-end commercial arbitrations out of a prominent London office under a range of rules, including those of the ICC, ICSID and the LCIA. The department acts for both investors and major states on BIT and ECT cases. Furthermore, Debevoise & Plimpton assists with high-value joint venture and construction disputes and cross-border energy cases, working in conjunction with highly regarded teams in the USA. The firm represents clients in cases concerning a broad array of jurisdictions ranging from Europe to Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The depth of the team is amazing with even junior and mid-level lawyers being amazingly good."
"The Debevoise team is very well prepared and contains members with diversified areas of expertise. They analyse matters in depth and provide quality advice."
"They provided great legal strategy and were just great at organising the case. They were super responsive and were very creative in their approach."
"They're superb and are deeply experienced in this area. It is great to have them on your side and you wouldn't want to be against them."
"The depth of the team is amazing with even junior and mid-level lawyers being amazingly good."
"The Debevoise team is very well prepared and contains members with diversified areas of expertise. They analyse matters in depth and provide quality advice."
"They provided great legal strategy and were just great at organising the case. They were super responsive and were very creative in their approach."
"They're superb and are deeply experienced in this area. It is great to have them on your side and you wouldn't want to be against them."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Goldsmith KC is widely held in high esteem for his advocacy skills and excellence in handling prominent investor-state and commercial arbitrations seated across the European continent.
"He is clearly one of the best of the best in the field."
"Lord Goldsmith is a seasoned and brilliant lawyer with a profound, strategic approach."
"Peter Goldsmith is very experience, knowledgeable and impressive."
Jeffrey Sullivan KC is well regarded for his broad practice undertaking complex commercial and investor-state arbitrations. He has expertise in a range of matters related to energy and telecoms.
"He is a strong advocate."
"He is very talented."
Ranked Lawyers at
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
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