Arbitration (International)
Europe Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 2
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Chambers Review
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has a highly respected arbitration practice with a deep bench across Europe, offering particular strength in the UK, France and Germany. It draws on additional supporting teams in Austria and Spain. The lawyers are well versed in the arbitration rules of all the major international arbitration centres, including the SCC, the ICC and ICSID. It has an esteemed commercial arbitration practice with impressive experience in major energy sector cases, including those relating to breach of supply contracts. Its investment treaty practice benefits from key partners in London, Frankfurt and Paris who coordinate with global offices to handle ECT or BIT cases across Europe and beyond, often representing investors. Its prestigious clientele includes players from the construction, chemical and manufacturing sectors.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields acted for GPIX, a private equity-backed special purpose vehicle, in relation to a high-stakes arbitration against the Government of India under the India-Mauritius BIT. The dispute concerns the arbitrary conduct of India, including the termination of licences for ground handling services at seven airports in India.
Strengths
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"They understand the complexities and challenges involved in arbitration proceedings and are equipped with the resources and expertise necessary to navigate these challenges. Their knowledge, skill and ability to provide practical and effective solutions are second to none."
"Freshfields is great at managing their clients and handling international companies. The firm is good for those international cases with companies in different countries."
"Freshfields have the technical capabilities and expertise to manage complex arbitration matters."
"They are professional, calm and thorough."
"They understand the complexities and challenges involved in arbitration proceedings and are equipped with the resources and expertise necessary to navigate these challenges. Their knowledge, skill and ability to provide practical and effective solutions are second to none."
"Freshfields is great at managing their clients and handling international companies. The firm is good for those international cases with companies in different countries."
"Freshfields have the technical capabilities and expertise to manage complex arbitration matters."
"They are professional, calm and thorough."
Notable Practitioners
Noah Rubins KC heads Freshfields' international arbitration practice in Paris. He is regularly sought after by well-known energy companies for his impressive strength in investor-state disputes against European and African states under ICC, ICSID, UNCITRAL and SCC rules.
"Noah is the star, you can't go wrong with him."
"Noah was able to develop a deep understanding of the case and relay that at a hearing."
"Noah combines a unique quality of expertise, smartness, out-of-the box thinking and ability to understand the needs of his clients. This together with his extreme vast experience, courage and 24/7 availability, allow him to provide his clients with the top-notch service."
Frankfurt-based Boris Kasolowsky is a go-to arbitration expert for European-wide mandates with a German angle. Clients from the pharmaceutical, chemical and construction sectors regularly mandate Boris Kasolowsky for his strength in commercial and investor-state disputes.
"Boris is high quality and able to mobilise an army of lawyers and collect documents in a proper way, as well as knowing how to frame it to the client."
"He is excellent at giving advice on the continental side of strategy."
"Boris is very clear and persuasive."
"Boris is a brilliant expert who sees the entire picture and thinks well ahead."
Sylvia Noury KC has a growing presence in the market and she is highly respected for her investor-state practice, often acting for investors in complex BIT claims against European and African states.
"Sylvie is incredibly sharp, quick-thinking and strategic. She is fantastically talented."
"Sylvia is an outstanding lawyer and team leader. She has a strong understanding of the client's needs, and combines a mastery of detail with the ability to take broader strategic calls."
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