About

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Gide has been one of the most active international law firms in Africa for over 50 years. The Africa team offers high-level legal assistance tailored to each sector, country and area of law.

-     A wide range of clients, including French international groups, African companies, investors and the public sector in key sectors: energy, infrastructure, transport, telecommunications, etc.

-     More than 90 of the firm's lawyers - working from Paris, Gide’s offices on the continent (Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia) and around the world.

-     A cooperation agreement with Bowmans, a leading South African law firm with offices in Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritius, Namibia and Zambia.

-     A strong and reliable network of local law firms across Africa, in all areas of law.

-     Expertise in complex and cross-border projects, thanks to our extensive knowledge of African national and regional legal systems and regimes: ECOWAS, CEMAC, WAEMU, SADC, OHADA.


Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Leading French law firm Gide offers a highly respected dispute resolution practice with a longstanding commitment to Africa and a particularly developed presence on mandates relating to the Maghreb and francophone Africa. It typically handles disputes work from its bases in Paris and London, further supported by offices in Algiers, Casablanca and Tunis. The firm is recognised for its extensive arbitration experience, principally with regard to energy, infrastructure and telecoms matters.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Carole Malinvaud
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Carole Malinvaud
2
Band 2

Paris-based Carole Malinvaud is a leading lawyer for international arbitration across francophone and North Africa. She has notable commercial arbitration experience, appearing as counsel on mandates relating to investments and construction projects. She is also in high demand as an arbitrator.

Alexandra Munoz
4
Alexandra Munoz
4
Band 4

Alexandra Munoz is frequently sought after for her experience in BIT cases, with experience handling ICSID as well as ICC proceedings. She is further noted for her experience regarding shareholder disputes in several African jurisdictions. She is based in Paris.

"Alexandra Munoz is very clever, professional and diplomatic."

Christian Camboulive
4
Christian Camboulive
4
Band 4

Christian Camboulive is regularly engaged on disputes concerning francophone and North Africa. He handles a range of cases, including those arising from construction projects and joint ventures. He is based in Paris.

Saadia Bhatty
U
Saadia Bhatty
U
Up and Coming

London-based Saadia Bhatty joins the rankings in recognition of her increasing presence on high-value disputes in francophone Africa. She is well versed in both commercial and investment treaty arbitration, with experience representing sovereign states as well as private entities.

"Her analysis is thorough."

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Africa-wide

Dispute Resolution

Carole Malinvaud
2
Carole Malinvaud
2
Band 2
Alexandra Munoz
4
Alexandra Munoz
4
Band 4
Christian Camboulive
4
Christian Camboulive
4
Band 4
Saadia Bhatty
U
Saadia Bhatty
U
Up and Coming
Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators

Carole Malinvaud
Carole Malinvaud
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Alexandra Munoz

Rupert Reece

Saadia Bhatty

Sacha Willaume

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