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.
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Michael Polkinghorne; Christophe von Krause; Charles Nairac;
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Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall; John Willems; Nicolas Bouchardie; Kirsten Odynski; Elizabeth Oger-Gross; Noor Davies; Lucas de Ferrari; Samy Markbaoui