About

Provided by Dechert LLP

Dechert’s international arbitration team in France has built a strong reputation for cutting-edge work in large commercial and investment disputes. We handle matters involving energy, oil and gas, mining, construction and telecom sectors. Our international arbitration team has conducted high-profile international commercial arbitrations while also becoming one of the leading players in state-related arbitrations.

We have extensive experience actively and creatively defending our clients’ interests, as exemplified by our understanding of quantum specificities, which helped us to minimize damages for our clients by 80% or more in two cases in the past year, and by the number of successful settlements we have conducted.

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International Arbitration - France
4
Band 4
What the Team is Known For

The Dechert team has particular expertise in BIT cases and ICC arbitrations brought against Latin American states or state-owned companies. The practice boasts a strong presence across Eastern Europe, acting on the state side of investment treaty and construction arbitrations. The law firm advises construction companies on international proceedings relating to projects in the Middle East. The lawyers have further experience in disputes relating to concession contracts and expropriation of investments. The team assists clients with cases in major tribunals such as the ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL.

Notable practitioners

Enikő Horváth is a key contact for clients.

Strengths

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