Under the leadership of Sebastien Bonnard , Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP ‘s Parisian practice manages commercial and investment arbitration cases acting alongside African state entities, as well as companies. The team handles a diverse array of disputes, spanning infrastructure, construction, as well as public procurement and corporate law. It is particularly active in matters linked to Africa (Algeria, Tunisia, Togo, Gabon, Senegal). Exequatur proceedings are also dealt with. Sena Agbayissah and councel Sabrina Touchard  also contribute.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is very sharp and demonstrates great availability.’

  • 'Good at navigating complex international arbitration disputes. Availability.'

Key clients

  • ITER / Fusion for Energy
  • Yves Martine Garnier
  • Château Vallée des Roses

Work highlights

  • Represented Mr. Yves Martine Garnier in arbitration proceedings against the Dominican Republic arising out of the illegal expropriation of a waste collection concession in the Municipality of Santo Domingo Este.
  • Representing the Republic of Equatorial Guinea in an action for confirmation of an arbitral award issued against it.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sébastien Bonnard

Other key lawyers

Sena Agbayissah, Sabrina Touchard,