Chambers Review
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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide
What the Team is Known For
The team at Debevoise & Plimpton impresses with its activity in commercial and investor-state proceedings. The firm leads European investment treaties 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 firm 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
The firm is responsive, sharp and creative. They have a really good team.
Debevoise is very effective at cross-jurisdictional work. They are really good technically and incredibly good at both written and oral advocacy.
Debevoise is reliable and fun to work with. They are always responsive and provide the best possible services.
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 across Europe.
I admire his ability as an advocate; he is sharp and has excellent ideas.
Peter Goldsmith is an absolute powerhouse.
Peter is an extraordinary and talented practitioner.
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 infrastructure.
His written work and advocacy is of the highest quality; he is very easy to deal with, professional, works really hard and is an exceptional lawyer.