Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher fields ‘excellent lawyers, who are experienced and accomplished in running large, complex international arbitrations’. The practice has significant experience in disputes in the energy, telecoms, insurance, construction, pharmaceutical and banking sectors. Praised for his ’ability to navigate complex facts and legal arguments’, Cyrus Benson routinely acts before commercial and investment treaty tribunals in high stakes matters. Penny Madden KC has particular expertise in shareholder, telecoms, energy, international trade and insurance disputes. The London office also showcases former UK Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer KC, who is a specialist in both international arbitration and commercial litigation. Osma Hudda is an expert in insurance and reinsurance claims, financial services disputes, and conflicts arising out of oil industry divestments and delivery contracts. Other key team members include former President of the European Court of Human Rights Robert Spano, Doug Watson, who conducts arbitrations under a broad range of rules and arbitral institutions, and Piers Plumptre, who has ‘vast amounts of work and new cases’. Other key lawyers are commercial and investment treaty arbitration practitioners Ceyda Knoebel and Stephanie Collins, and Cassie Aprile, who is ’able to lead and advocate on the most complicated matters’.
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‘Gibson Dunn specialises in some of the largest and highest-value arbitrations. They also have a strong practice in the enforcement of arbitral awards, both commercial and investor-state awards.’
‘Gibson Dunn stands out for its people - not only excellent lawyers, who are experienced and accomplished in running large, complex international arbitrations, but also a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘Cyrus Benson impresses with his ability to navigate complex facts and legal arguments, and construct clear, concise and winning arguments.’
‘Penny Madden KC is a fantastic advocate, who goes the extra mile for clients. She is able to juggle a dozen complex issues at the same time.’
‘Piers Plumptre is making waves as a new partner, with vast amounts of work and new cases.’
‘Lord Falconer KC has a charming but forceful manner with tribunals.’
‘Ceyda Knoebel is excellent. She works across international commercial arbitration, investment treaty arbitration and public international law with ease, combining huge knowledge and interest in the law with the ability to run a team and complex litigation - truly a pleasure to work with.’
‘Cassie Aprile is an excellent associate. Very bright, and very capable. Produces extremely clear advice, and is able to lead and advocate on the most complicated matters.’
Key clients
- Crescent Petroleum
- Corral Morocco Holdings
- Agility Public Warehousing
- Yukos Capital
- Kimberly-Clark
- The Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia
- CC/Devas (Mauritius)
- Telcom Devas Mauritius
- Devas Employees Mauritius Private
- Tethyan Copper Company
Lawyers
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Practice head
Penny Madden KC; Cyrus Benson
Other key lawyers
Lord Falconer KC; Osma Hudda; Robert Spano; Doug Watson; Piers Plumptre; Ceyda Knoebel; Cassie Aprile; Stephanie Collins; Alexa Romanelli