Construction: International Arbitration
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Band 2
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Debevoise & Plimpton has a respected team that is proficient in a diverse range of construction arbitrations. The team regularly assists with proceedings conducted under the rules of leading institutions, including the ICC, the LCIA, SIAC and HKIAC. Its lawyers are particularly adept at assisting with claims involving energy and transport infrastructure developments in North America, Australia and the Middle East.
Strengths
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"Debevoise is well-resourced. They are prompt in their response and deliverables."
"Debevoise is very detail-oriented. They are masters in strategy. They have a very capable team with diverse experience which is able to handle cases of any size and complexity."
"Debevoiseensures that all angles of major cases are considered. They are very good at devising strategies for achieving settlements which produce optimal outcomes.It is a well-resourced firm."
"Debevoise is well-resourced. They are prompt in their response and deliverables."
"Debevoise is very detail-oriented. They are masters in strategy. They have a very capable team with diverse experience which is able to handle cases of any size and complexity."
"Debevoiseensures that all angles of major cases are considered. They are very good at devising strategies for achieving settlements which produce optimal outcomes.It is a well-resourced firm."
Notable Practitioners
Tony Dymond is co-chair of the firm's Asia arbitration practice. He has substantial experience representing clients in international arbitrations relating to construction projects, including complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes concerning energy and infrastructure projects. He is noted in particular for his expert handling of arbitrations seated in London, Hong Kong and Seoul.
"Tony considers all the angles. His advocacy is very strong."
"Tony is smart. He has strong commercial acumen and is an experienced construction lawyer."
"Tony is well-read and articulate on the issues at hand."
Robert Hoose specialises in construction-related international arbitrations and possesses exceptionally strong advocacy skills due to his prior experience as a barrister. He is held in high regard for his representation of clients in energy, shipbuilding and transport infrastructure disputes.
"Robert is knowledgeable and gives very good advice."
"He understands cross-border issues and knows construction really well."