Arbitration (International)
Europe Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 4
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The French boutique law firm Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes is widely considered an important arbitration practice in Europe. The firm's arbitration capabilities are focused predominantly within its Paris office, which leads major investor-state cases and handles high-value, high-profile commercial arbitration seated across various European jurisdictions. The firm also assists with enforcement or setting-aside proceedings filed in national courts. Furthermore, the team acts for several European states on BIT claims, including those related to 5G roll-outs.
Work Highlights
- Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes represented Huawei in an arbitration against the Kingdom of Sweden under the China-Sweden bilateral investment treaty.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has a great understanding of various fields of law, and navigates smoothly in the peculiarities of the matters, involving different industries."
"GBS' particular strength is its combination of excellent legal minds, attention to detail and the ability to focus on the major issues."
"GBS is very methodical, great at analysing problems, looking at all details and works closely with its clients. When a technical expertise is needed, GBS proposes options and gives different arguments to help the client decide."
"GBS performs with exceptional diligence and commitment throughout every stage of the arbitral proceedings."
"The firm has a very dedicated and responsive team of heavyweight lawyers."
"The team has a great understanding of various fields of law, and navigates smoothly in the peculiarities of the matters, involving different industries."
"GBS' particular strength is its combination of excellent legal minds, attention to detail and the ability to focus on the major issues."
"GBS is very methodical, great at analysing problems, looking at all details and works closely with its clients. When a technical expertise is needed, GBS proposes options and gives different arguments to help the client decide."
"GBS performs with exceptional diligence and commitment throughout every stage of the arbitral proceedings."
"The firm has a very dedicated and responsive team of heavyweight lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Excellent practitioner Yas Banifatemi is mandated for her strength in handling prominent BIT claims across various European jurisdictions, with further expertise in cases governed by ICC and SCC rules.
"Yas Banifatemi is a highly regarded professional in the field."
"Yas is a heavyweight lawyer with diversified background and experience."
"Yas is simply one of the most creative and lethal minds in the market. She is a game-changer."
"Yas is very strong and solid, with experience on both sides, as an arbitrator and also as counsel. So she's able to decipher to the climate, to the process and experience. She has the insights on institutions, arbitrators and the process."