Arbitration (International)
Europe Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 5
Contact number
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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is well placed to handle commercial and investor-state cases under various rules, including those in ICSID, the ICC and the LCIA and various seats across Europe. It also assists with ECT claims. In addition, the department offers strength in annulment and enforcement proceedings, acting for parties in front of English courts and globally. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is particularly revered for its presence in the energy sector.
Work Highlights
- Gibson Dunn represented Luxtona, a Cypriot shareholder of defunct Yukos Oil Company, in an Energy Charter Treaty dispute against Russia relating to alleged illegal expropriation of its investments in Yukos Oil Company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Gibson Dunn team gets into the minute details and so it is very effective."
"They give concise and clear direction on complicated matters. Their subsequent execution is excellent."
"I rate them very highly indeed. The quality of their lawyers is excellent."
"The Gibson Dunn team gets into the minute details and so it is very effective."
"They give concise and clear direction on complicated matters. Their subsequent execution is excellent."
"I rate them very highly indeed. The quality of their lawyers is excellent."
Notable Practitioners
Cyrus Benson often acts for investors in high-profile investment treaty cases against European states. His expertise also encompasses commercial arbitration under ICC rules.
"He is a first-class lawyer. He has a really deep understanding of arbitration and arbitration strategy."
"He is a consummate advocate. I think very highly of him in energy and oil and gas work."
"Cyrus's high-level input is extremely helpful in forming strategy. He provides very clear, concise and commercial advice."
Penny Madden KC is experienced in handling a broad range of arbitration mandates across London and Europe, with strength in ECT claims and LCIA as well as ICC proceedings.
"She is fantastic at drafting but also a very hands-on for a partner. She takes great care and gets involved."
"She is a superb arbitration advocate and argues with verve and great charm. She is also extremely rigorous and handles incredibly high-value and important cases."
"She is a very good advocate and has her cases under control. She impresses arbitrators."
"Penny is a formidable opponent."