Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.‘s Paris-based team operates in close cooperation with the London office and also regularly draws on the firm’s expertise in other fields such as insurance. The team covers a comprehensive range of arbitration disputes, including commercial and investment arbitration cases, where it represents leading companies in matters linked to various industries such as mining, oil and gas, renewables, construction, aviation and defence. The practice is managing a number of sensitive disputes involving Russian sanctions and is also one of the International Chamber of Commerce’s key advisers in proceedings before French courts. Exequatur and set-aside proceedings are also a strong area of expertise, while many of the firm’s partners also sit as arbitrators. The arbitration practice is co-headed by Parisian partners Carole Malinvaud, Christian Camboulive and Alexandra Munoz and London-based partners Saadia Bhatty and Rupert Reece. Support is provided by Sacha Willaume and Astrid Westphalen.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Sacha Willaume is clearly a future partner; he is highly intelligent, and knows how to build a case and then win it.'
- ‘Cohesion, intelligence, efficiency, and sophistication.’
- 'Alexandra Munoz: an excellent technician and strategist, very well organised.’
- 'Extensive knowledge of several sectors (oil and gas and technologies) and specific geographic areas (Africa and the Middle East).'
- 'This team stands out for its high level of professionalism, its in-depth expertise, and its ability to formulate relevant strategic analyses, even in complex contexts, as well as its rapid grasp of technical subjects and its attentive listening skills, paying close attention to every detail.'
- ‘Alexandra Munoz: comprehensive strategic vision and exceptional leadership. She has a remarkable ability to grasp the full scope of legal issues, define a clear course of action, and lead the entire team with a rigour and composure that are reassuring to the client. She distinguishes herself by her ability to anticipate the opposing party's moves and adjust the strategy in real time, without ever losing sight of the ultimate goal. Her natural authority and calm, even under intense pressure, inspire absolute confidence.'
Key clients
- Credendo Ducroire
- Egis
- French Republic, The
- International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
- Jan de Nul
- Sociétés des Ciments de Zahana
Work highlights
Assisting Egis in relation to a dispute against Ecuador and an Ecuadorian state company.
Representing the French Republic in a treaty-based arbitration relating to mining concessions.
Representing Jan de Nul and Credendo Ducroire in enforcement proceedings in Africa of two favourable arbitration awards issued by the International Chamber of Commerce in relation to dredging works in the Autonomous Port of Douala in Cameroon.
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Practice head
Christian Camboulive; Carole Malinvaud; Alexandra Munoz; Rupert Reece; Saadia Bhatty
Other key lawyers
Sacha Willaume; Astrid Westphalen