Christophe von Krause > White & Case LLP > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

White & Case LLP has a solid reputation for assisting international corporations and financial institutions with their business practices, cross-border deals, and disputes in Morocco. London-based Mukund Dhar focuses on project development and finance and advises clients in the energy and natural resources, infrastructure, and telecoms sectors. Corporate expert Marc Petitier handles all manner of M&A, sales, and joint venture deals. Christophe von Krause is specialised in international arbitration. François-Guilhem Vaissier recently departed from the firm.

White & Case LLP has been involved in a wide range of transactions and disputes in Algeria, advising international corporations and financial institutions on matters including project finance, M&A, and cross-border business ventures. The team assists both domestic and foreign clients on issues related to oil and gas, mining, and other sectors. Christophe von Krause, based in Paris, leads on many of the firms Algerian matters, often supported by Mounia Larbaoui. David Robertson and Mukund Dhar contribute work from the London office.

White & Case LLP hosts one of the market’s largest teams with about 60 Parisian-based lawyers which allow for the coverage of a full array of disputes. The practice, which manages both commercial and investment arbitration cases, is renowned worldwide for its second-to-none construction arbitration expertise which earns it mandates on high-stakes cases linked to many parts of the world and pertaining to canal, seaport, road and power plant projects. Its energy-related caseload is also prominent, spanning oil and gas disputes including dealing with several sensitive proceedings that are the result of wars and conflicts. The team’s involvement also encompasses many other industrial sectors such as telecoms or legal issues such as M&A. It has a strong presence in matters pertaining to Africa (Nigeria, Angola), and the Middle East (Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Libya). Michael Polkinghorne , Christophe von Krause and Charles Nairac  are at the helm of the practice. Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall , John Willems and Elizabeth Oger-Gross are particularly recommended, while Nicolas Bouchardie, Kirsten Odynski,Noor Davies, Lucas De Ferrari and Samy Markbaoui  are other strong elements.