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Eversheds Sutherland has a market-leading practice in both international commercial arbitration and investment treaty arbitration. As well as providing clients with outstanding legal expertise, we pride ourselves on offering straightforward and commercial strategic advice where we frequently assist our clients in resolving disputes via amicable settlement when possible. Further, we are regularly instructed to represent investors and States before investment treaty arbitration tribunals, and in particular under the ICSID Convention.


Eversheds Sutherland conducts dozens of international arbitration proceedings annually worldwide and with widely varying applicable laws. Our team includes more than 100 arbitration experts through our offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, all experienced in the conduct of arbitrations subject to various arbitration rules and in ad hoc procedures. Members of our team around the world also regularly act as arbitrators.


Our international Arbitration Team in Paris has extensive experience as counsel of States, state entities and private parties in international arbitrations initiated in accordance with different arbitration rules, We are therefore familiar with the substantive and practical aspects of managing a wide range of procedures under the different arbitration rules. We seek to clearly understand the needs of our clients and to adapt our strategic case management to provide the best possible advice.







Chambers Review

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

Eversheds Sutherland is particularly well recognised for its work in Africa and the Middle East, often handling investor-state proceedings or commercial arbitrations on behalf of defendant states, state-owned companies or private entities. The law firm acts for clients in the oil and gas, TMT and construction sectors. The team is supported by a strong global network, with key supporting offices in London, Tunis and Dubai. Eversheds Sutherland offers additional expertise in public international law.

Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds represented the Islamic Republic of Iran in several Iran-US claims tribunal cases.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Sellers
5
David Sellers
5
Band 5

David Sellers acts for states, state-owned companies and corporate clients in high-profile arbitration and public international law cases. He is adept at handling oil and gas sector cases.

"David has demonstrated his expertise, collaborative team approach and deep commercial understanding."

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International Arbitration

David Sellers
5
David Sellers
5
Band 5

Members

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Pilkington Nanette

Pydiamah Wesley

Head of Department

Clients

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Energy

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