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Sacha Willaume

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Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.

France

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Dispute resolution: International arbitration

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is regularly retained by companies while also handling matters for some state entities to handle commercial and investment arbitration, dealing with a range of industry sectors and legal issues including mining and construction, and often related to Africa. Recently, the firm has also been mandated to deal with high-stake disputes in the satellite sector, while its expertise is also sought after on sensitive matters involving Russian aspects. The arbitration practice finally has a particularly strong judicial component with Carole Malinvaud notably defending the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in several major proceedings before French courts, in addition to managing cases as counsel and arbitrator. The combined London and Paris-based practice also includes Christian Camboulive, Alexandra Munoz and London-based partners Saadia Bhatty and Rupert Reece. Support is provided by counsels Sacha Willaume and Astrid Westphalen .
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+33 (0)1 40 75 22 38
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Work Department
Dispute Resolution
Position

Sacha Willaume is counsel in the International Arbitration team of Gide in Paris.

He specialises in international arbitration and dispute resolution. He regularly acts as counsel and tribunal secretary in commercial and investment arbitration cases in various sectors (energy, transport, infrastructure, distribution, intellectual property, construction) applying the laws of several jurisdictions. His experience also extends to arbitration-related litigation before French courts (challenge or enforcement of international arbitral awards, claims against arbitral institutions) and to private international law.

Sacha is currently representing the French Republic in an arbitration under the France-Russia bilateral investment treaty relating to mining concessions. Sacha has also recently advised an Irish company and a Turkish national in two ICC arbitrations involving a dispute over USD 150 million relating to consultancy services in the aviation sector (ICC, Geneva, French law), is a member of the board of the Comité français de l'arbitrage des moins de 40 ans (CFA40) and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Sacha holds two master's degrees from the University of Paris I - Panthéon-Sorbonne in international economic law (in partnership with Columbia Law School) and business law, and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from King's College London. He has been a member of the Paris Bar since 2011.

Languages
French, English

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent arbitration team which has, among other qualities, good practice in arbitrations in relation to Africa.’ ‘Alexandra Munoz and Astrid Westphalen are remarkable lawyers of intelligence, especially situations. They are very talented.’ ‘Sacha Willaume speaks excellent English, is very client friendly and responsive and provides good advice promptly.’ ‘Good communication skills, time management skills, problem solving skills’. ‘Carole Malinvaud is the grand lady in the French arbitration world. She is highly intelligent and extremely persuasive. Sacha Willaume works extremely hard, has great eye for detail and he is very good with clients.’ ‘Highly professional and highly competent. The team demonstrates great flexibility and responsiveness.’ ‘Carole Malinvaud has considerable experience in the field concerned, which reinforces the value and depth of her opinions and advice, always precise and informed as close as possible to practice and realities.’ ‘Alexandra Munoz: great ability to listen attentively and understand complex details of a case, methodical approach and wise advice that gave great peace of mind, clarity and relevance of her  advice, as well as ability to anticipate and resolve legal obstacles that arose.’

Key clients

  • Asmidal SPA Egis The French Republic International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Public Power Corporation Petroci

Work highlights

Representing an Ivorian company against a Nigerian company in the oil and gas sector in an arbitral dispute regarding the acquisition and management of assets in West African countries.
Representing the French Republic in a rare treaty-based arbitration involving environmental issues relating to mining concessions.
Representing the International Chamber of Commerce in a Paris Court liability actions brought by parties seeking compensation for alleged breaches of the ICC Rules during arbitration proceedings.