International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher regularly acts on significant commercial arbitrations and complex investor-state claims, fielding a strong bench of experienced practitioners in both. The firm attracts a variety of clients in the telecommunications, financial services and energy sectors, as well as governments. The team is experienced in handling a wide range of contentious matters, including disputes arising out of joint ventures, infrastructure projects, insurance agreements and commercial contracts. It regularly handles arbitrations before leading arbitral institutions as well as ad hoc disputes.
Work Highlights
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher represented Corral Morocco Holdings in an ICSID arbitration against Morocco in relation to expropriation and the unfair treatment of Corral’s multibillion-dollar investment in one of the largest oil refineries in Africa.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
“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.”
“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 is respected for his experience in international arbitration, with notable expertise in acting for European and African clients in big-ticket disputes. He regularly handles claims brought against sovereign states under the auspices of ICSID and UNCITRAL. He is also co-chair of the firm's international arbitration group.
“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 co-chair of the firm's international arbitration group and is an impressive figure in the market, with vast experience acting in complex commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. She fields significant international expertise, acting for clients across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
“She is a superb arbitration advocate and argues with verve and a 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.”