Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Alexandre Reynaud deserves a mention because he is always impeccably prepared, possesses a sharp strategic mind, presents very clear written arguments, and delivers particularly compelling oral arguments. He has extensive experience in the defence industry, and a very good understanding of litigation related to Africa. Marina Matousekova is a very calm lawyer, with a great aptitude for handling complex cases involving multiple legal issues.’
  • ‘The service is of a very high quality, particularly in terms of the relevance of the advice given. The team is very responsive and is able to adapt perfectly to requests.’
  • ‘Alexandre Reynaud: excellent legal practice, great integrity and humanity. Florian Renaux: excellent drafting skills.’
  • ‘Alexandre Reynaud has a wealth of experience and an international outlook, and is nevertheless deeply rooted in the best legal tradition of France. Florian Renaux has impressive drafting skills even when under time pressure.’
  • ‘A young, dynamic team, focused on the client's interests, with excellent legal expertise, including in international arbitration, and strong interpersonal skills.’
  • ‘Alexandre Reynaud stands out. He grasps subjects very quickly. He is very good at cross-examination.’

Key clients

  • Eiffage Génie Civil
  • World Natural Resources Ltd
  • World Natural Resources Congo
  • N-SOFT
  • SPR Financière Vauban
  • Todini Costruzioni Generali
  • Razel Bec

Work highlights

Representing World Natural Resources Ltd in an ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Congo relating to the exclusion of the client from the Joint Operating Agreement for the Marine XI oil bloc.
Representing World Natural Resources Ltd and WNR Congo in the ICC claim brought against Mercuria and Energy Complex for their role in WNR’s ousting from the Marine XI oil block.
Representing Hong Kong-based N-SOFT in an arbitration under the aegis of the OHADA Cour Commune de Justice et d'Arbitrage relating to a high-profile dispute against the Republic of Chad regarding the performance of a 25 million-euro settlement agreement concluded in June 2020.
Practice head

Marina Matousekova; Alexandre Reynaud

Other key lawyers

Florian Renaux