The ‘go-to firm for the vast majority of blue chip French companies’, Gide Loyrette Nouel LLP’s London arbitration practice focuses on commercial and investment disputes, particularly in relation to international energy and infrastructure conflicts. Specialising in construction, joint venture, aerospace and international trade disputes, ICC and LCIA expert Rupert Reece is ‘a leader in the field of international arbitration’; while Saadia Bhatty has significant experience in international investment and commercial arbitrations.
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‘Gide has been one of the leading French practice for decades, and it is a leader in the field of international arbitration - the go-to firm for the vast majority of blue-chip French companies.’
‘Good team work, proactive, and always trying to find the best strategy.’
‘One of the strengths of the team is their comparative law capabilities, with expertise in both civil law and common law systems. They have a broad range of experience in many sectors and highly-capable advocates.’
‘Rupert Reece runs a tight, highly professional team that is well versed in international arbitration (including investment treaty arbitration).’
‘Rupert Reece is a very effective lawyer, who gets on well with clients and looks after them well.’
‘Rupert Reece is thoughtful, and provides sound advice that takes into account commercial realities. His drafting is very good, as are his advocacy skills. Rupert is a leader in the field of international arbitration.’
Key clients
- Expertise France
- The African Union
Work highlights
Provided technical assistance to Expertise France, in relation to the development of a comparative study and internal and external guides on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms for the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Acted for the African Union in advisory proceedings before the International Court of Justice, in a matter concerning the obligations of states in respect of climate change.
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Practice head
Rupert Reece; Saadia Bhatty