Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton boasts a small but excellent practice in its Parisian office that often combines forces with the firm’s other offices including London. The Parisian team handles both commercial and investment arbitration, acting for companies and state entities. It has a strong caseload advising on Africa and the Middle East related issues, notably in the oil and gas sectors, but its involvement also extends to many other geographical and industry areas such as M&A and telecoms. It also regularly manages exequatur and award enforcement proceedings before French courts. The Paris practice is co-headed by the excellent pair made up of Jean-Yves Garaud (whose litigation practice is also prominent) and Laurie Achtouk-Spivak .
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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‘A responsive, very professional team that provides very intelligent and high-quality strategic work.’
‘Jean-Yves Garaud is very intelligent, an excellent strategist and a very good lawyer who adapts quickly to any change in situation.'
Key clients
- Bank of Spain
- Central Bank of Iraq
Work highlights
Advised Central Bank of Iraq in connection with an ICC arbitration initiated by Cardno ME Limited (UAE) and specifically post-award proceedings to challenge the award on the grounds of fraud.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jean-Yves Garaud; Laurie Achtouk-Spivak