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France > Environment Tier 1
Foley Hoag routinely represents corporations working in the energy, chemicals, mining, and agricultural sectors in environmental litigation before the French courts. On the advisory side, the team excels in risk and pollution management for projects, site redevelopment, recycling, environmental reporting and hazard product management. The practice is co-led by Carine Le Roy-Gleizes and Corentin Chevallier, who are noted for their ‘skill and experience in environmental law’. Le Roy-Gleizes handles both contentious and non-contentious environmental mandates, including industrial risks, waste management, soil contamination, and litigation, while Chevallier is noted for his knowledge of mining matters. Frédéric Scanvic is an additional key contact.Practice head(s):
Carine Le Roy-Gleizes; Corentin Chevallier
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Corentin Chevallier and Carine Le Roy-Gleizes both have great skill and experience in environmental law.’
‘The team is efficient and rigorous.’
‘Carine Le Roy-Gleizes undoubtedly stands out. She works extremely hard, is extremely conscientious and rigorous.’
‘Carine Le Roy-Gleizes always provides good advice during negotiations, while being firm on her client’s positions.’
Key clients
Engie
Mines de Potasse d’Alsace (MDPA)
Lafarge
Kalhyge (Groupenehs)
Northrop Grumman
Rte
Gie Osiris
Staub
Electrolux
Seqens
Elis
Terega
Shell
B+T
Eramet
Seb
U4ppp
Work highlights
- Represented Mines de Potasse d’Alsace (MDPA), a former mining operator, in an environmental dispute regarding StocaMine site, an underground hazardous waste storage site in a former potassium mine located in Alsace for which MDPA has obtained definitive waste storage authorisations.
- Advised ENGIE’s different business units regarding biodiversity issues, mining law issues, waste issues and remediation issues.
- Represented Lafarge France in high-stakes disputes related to the management of excavated soils generated by the digging of the latest underground subway line (West-East) in the Paris Region (Eole project).
Latin America: International firms > International arbitration
Foley Hoag LLP has an impressive background in defending Latin American states and state-owned entities in international arbitration proceedings, including state-to-state cases, investment arbitration and commercial disputes. The firm has a significant market share of sovereign state engagements in the arbitral sphere and it continues to gain and represent new Latin American sovereign clients in the area. It is also noted for its expertise in public international law. The firm launched its dedicated Latin America practice in 2021 with Clara Brillembourg (‘a brilliant leader’, ‘very effective and persuasive’) and Kenneth Figueroa (‘truly exceptional’) at the helm; both have extensive connections to Latin American states and outstanding track records in big-ticket cases. The team also includes an array of fluent Spanish and Portuguese speakers, some of whom were trained and qualified in Latin American jurisdictions. An ‘indispensable member of the team’ Christina Beharry has ‘a deep mastery of quantum and damages issues’; she, along with dual-qualified (Nicaragua/New York) Ofilio Mayorga, who is based in New York and was raised to the partnership in August 2022; and counsel Gisela Paris (who is admitted in Argentina, New York and Washington DC), are all key figures in the Latin America focused arbitration practice group. Paris-based global co-chair of international litigation and arbitration Diana Paraguacuto-Mahéo provides further senior-level support; while head of the firm’s Africa arbitration practice, Tafadzwa Pasipanodya, also works on Latin America where clients highlight her ‘formidable legal mind’. All named individuals are based in Washington DC unless stated otherwise.Practice head(s):
Clara Brillembourg; Christina Hioureas; Diana Paraguacuto-Mahéo; Constantinos Salonidis
Testimonials
‘Foley Hoag for me is one of the or the best International Arbitration law firm that one can count on. A few years ago I had the opportunity to work with them in litigation and the truth is that their dedication, teamwork, attention to detail and, above all, analytical capacity to propose all the strategies in the case were beyond any standard. Lawyers like Ofilio Mayorga, Ken Figueroa are truly exceptional.’
‘The team makes you feel that every case is unique. That your case is unique and that they are 1000% committed to its success although they may also be working on other cases, they make you feel like a unique client and that gives a lot of peace of mind as a client. In addition, the ability to coordinate and process information from different experts who are part of the team is extraordinary.’
‘It’s a little excellent team, always pro active. They have extensive litigation experience, including cross-border lawsuits.’
‘Foley Hoag specialises in representing respondent states in international arbitrations. This allows them to follow consistent and well-thought approaches, unlike other firms who may argue a certain position in one case and the completely opposite position in another case. Keeping a consistent approach across cases makes Foley Hoag a highly credible team who is well-respected by tribunals. Foley Hoag has obtained great outcomes for their clients, including complete victories for Uruguay, Nicaragua and Japan, among others. I highly recommend Foley Hoag to any States facing international arbitrations against them.’
‘Clara Brillembourg is a brilliant leader at Foley Hoag. She is very effective and persuasive.’
‘Christina Beharry has a deep mastery of quantum and damages issues and is an indispensable member of the Foley Hoag team.’
‘Tafadzwa Pasipanodya is a formidable legal mind with a mastery of both the facts of the case and the applicable law.’
Key clients
Brazil
Chile
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Guyana
Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima
Panama
Peru
PeruPetro
St. Lucia
Uruguay
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Peru in an UNCITRAL arbitration under the US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement.
- Represented Ecuador in an UNCITRAL arbitration stemming from a contract between the Ecuadorian State-owned oil and gas transport company FLOPEC and Consorcio GLP for the installation and setup of a pier, deposit and transport system for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
- Represented Uruguay in an ICSID arbitration, involving the failure and bankruptcy of its only national airline, Pluna.
United States > Dispute resolution > International arbitration
Foley Hoag LLP stands out for its ‘excellent knowledge and skills in international arbitration, particularly investor-state arbitration‘. Certainly, the team has established itself among the preeminent sovereign-side practices, with its expertise in representing states before the ICJ standing out as a significant sweet spot; it is notably counsel in nearly half of the cases pending before the World Court. The group also handles a steady stream of commercial arbitration cases, where it acts for a mix of corporate entities and state-owned companies in contractual disputes. Since January 2023, Christina Hioureas (New York) and Constantinos Salonidis (Washington DC) and Diana Paraguacuto-Mahéo (Paris) co-chair the international litigation and arbitration department; Salonidis as well as Hioureas, who also chairs the United Nations group and provides advice that ‘cuts through the clutter‘, both specialize in representing sovereign states in complex multi-jurisdictional proceedings. The DC team includes Kenneth Figueroa and Clara Brillembourg, who together co-chair the Latin America practice; Derek Smith, who is noted for his specialist expertise in international boundary disputes; and capable international associate Sudhanshu Roy. Daniel Schimmel spearheads the practice in the New York office and strikes a balance between investor-state and commercial arbitration cases. Lawrence Martin continues to focus on representing sovereign states before various international courts.Practice head(s):
Christina Hioureas; Diana Paraguacuto-Mahéo; Constantinos Salonidis
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Testimonials
‘The Foley Hoag team is highly cognizant of the business and legal concerns. Lawyers are readily available when required and communicate clearly and freely which is refreshing. The advice and work product tailored for international law and UNCITRAL is practical and inherently useful.’
‘It was a pleasure working with Christina Hioureas and her team on a highly complex, wide negotiation with a supranational organization. She provides exceptional legal input, which cuts through the clutter and yields the desired results.‘
‘The team shows excellent knowledge and skills in international arbitration, particularly investor-state arbitration. Although, it is a US firm, we find it easy to work with and lawyers appear to be very friendly yet professional.’
‘Its clear strength is that it knows very well as to how to work and deal with State Officers, especially when dealing with all red-tape processes. Its collaboration with us (as co-counsel) is outstanding; lawyers respect us and make sure that the diversity program is in place.’
‘Derek Smith is very professional and good at advocacy. Peter Tzeng is bright and detailed oriented. His writing skills are excellent. He is very cooperative, responsive and hard working.’
‘The team’s strength is the diversity and high quality of its service. The team is thus sensitive to client needs and understands cultural sensitivities which is crucial for international arbitration work, especially for states and state-owned entities.’
‘We find that we always have assistance, at any time and at any hour. In addition, the team anticipates government administrative practices that can affect the defense and alerts the client and supervises our actions in order to mitigate the risks.‘
‘Christina Hioureas is a team leader and provides excellent legal advice. She has a sharp mind and is very hard working. Sudhanshu Roy is a very capable lawyer and has the ability to think outside the box.’
Key clients
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Albania
Angola
Air France
Armenia
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Power Development Board
Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration & Production Company Limited (BAPEX),
Bangladesh Oil Gas and Mineral Corporation (Petrobangla)
Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission
Brazil
Caña de Nicaragua, S.A.
Chile
Crédit Agricole / CACEIS (France)
Corporación Dominicana de Empresas Eléctricas Estatales (CDEEE) (Dominican Republic)
Cyprus
Croatia
Djibouti
Ecuador
Econolog International
Estate of Victor Jara
Equatorial Guinea
France
Gambia / Republic of The Gambia
Gazprombank (Russia)
Ghana
Greece/Hellenic Republic
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Guyana
India
International Conference of Asian American Political Parties
Jalalabad Gas Transmission and Distribution System Limited
Kanai Management Inc.
Laboratoires Pierre Fabre
Latécoère
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Mauritius
Momotombo Power Company
Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima
Nepal
Netherlands
Nigeria
Nokia
Orange SA
Panama
Peru
PeruPetro S.A.
Philippines
Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmétique
Poland
Public Gas Corporation of Greece (DEPA)
Qatar
Qatar Public Works Authority
Romania
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Spain
Tajik Air
Tanzania
Uganda
Ukraine
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Peru in a $90m UNCITRAL arbitration under the US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement.
- Represented Nepal in its first-ever investment arbitration; an ICSID arbitration against Axiata Investments (UK) and Ncell Private under the 1993 UK-Nepal BIT.
- Represented Chile in an ICSID arbitration arising from an interpretation of the concession contract for Santiago International Airport, in which the claimants allege the state should compensate for the economic impact of reduced passenger flows during Covid-19.
United States > Dispute resolution > International litigation
Foley Hoag LLP is notable for its extensive experience representing sovereign states in international dispute resolution. The firm has a track record of defending states and government bodies in state-to-state disputes, a range of industry-related cross-border disputes and enforcement proceedings, including representing Tanzania in a dismissal of an enforcement suit by the Supreme Court on the grounds of sovereign immunity. The group is also familiar with representing foreign companies, particularly French and European, in US litigation and New York’s Daniel Schimmel is a key contact in this area. The firm has groups based in Washington DC focusing on both Africa, led by Tafadzwa Pasipanodya, and Latin America, led by Clara Brillembourg and Kenneth Figueroa, representing states and state-owned entities in a range of international disputes. The international litigation practice is co-led by DC-based Constantinos Salonidis, New York-based Christina Hioureas and Paris-based Diana Paraguacuto-Mahéo.Practice head(s):
Christina Hioureas; Diana Paraguacuto-Mahéo; Constantinos Salonidis
Other key lawyers:
Daniel Schimmel; Tafadzwa Paspanodya; Clara Brillembourg; Kenneth Figueroa; Paul Reichler Pierre d’Argent; Lawrence Martin; Yuri Parkhomenko
Testimonials
‘It is both interesting and valuable to have a bi-national counsel. Bilingual attorneys with an understanding of different institutional and legal frameworks’
‘The firm’s practice areas are of the special type. It’s international law practice focusing on litigation before the International Court of Justice under a specific branch of the firm in Washington DC makes it very unique in that respect. Further, it’s readiness and capacity to assemble teams of experts from outside the law firm to tackle specific areas where necessary, in order to give their clients the best service, is a great attribute.’
‘Mr. Lawrence Martin, Prof. Pierre d’Argent and Mr. Yuri Parkhomenko are particularly outstanding. They stand out in terms of their unmatched and practical grasp of public international law; and their willingness to put the client’s interest ahead of everything else.’
Key clients
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Albania
Angola
Air France
Armenia
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Power Development Board
Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration & Production Company Limited (BAPEX),
Bangladesh Oil Gas and Mineral Corporation (Petrobangla)
Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission
Brazil
Caña de Nicaragua, S.A.
Chile
Crédit Agricole / CACEIS (France)
Corporación Dominicana de Empresas Eléctricas Estatales (CDEEE) (Dominican Republic)
Croatia
Cyprus
Dominican Republic
Djibouti
Ecuador
Ecolog International
Estate of Victor Jara
Equatorial Guinea
France
Gambia / Republic of The Gambia
Gazprombank (Russia)
Ghana
Greece/Hellenic Republic
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Guyana
India
International Conference of Asian American Political Parties
Jalalabad Gas Transmission and Distribution System Limited
Kanai Management Inc.
Laboratoires Pierre Fabre
Latécoère
Luxembourg (Permanent Mission to the UN)
Lichtenstein (Permanent Mission to the UN)
Mauritius
Momotombo Power Company
Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima
National Gas Transmission Corp of Greece
Nepal
Nigeria
Nokia
Orange Business Servicess
Panama
Peru
PeruPetro S.A.
Philippines
Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmétique
Poland
Public Gas Corporation of Greece (DEPA)
Qatar
Qatar Public Works Authority
Romania
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Spain
Tajik Air
Tanzania
Uganda
Ukraine
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Work highlights
- Represented Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission in successfully securing a dismissal from the District Court for the Southern District of NY for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
- Represented Tajik Air when the DC Circuit, in a unanimous per curiam opinion, upheld the District Court’s dismissal of an arbitral award enforcement action filed by UAB Skyroad Leasing (valued at more than $20m).
- Represented the Republic of Poland and one of its political subdivisions in a case brought by foreign investors in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois that sought $10m in damages.
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