Co-led by Tony Dymond and Jeffrey Sullivan KC, the team at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP specialises in energy-sector disputes, consisting of solar energy, LNG projects, and oil and gas plant disputes. Splitting time between London and Hong Kong, Dymond handles international construction disputes, while Sullivan KC has strong arbitration expertise.
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Testimonials
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- Across the board, all were effective written and oral communicators, reading the room, soliciting input, keeping collaborative efforts focused, appropriately inquisitive or testing statements, positions, and facts, and diligent in following through and holding others accountable to timely complete the case work (Tony Dymond, Robert Hoose, Laith Najjar, Raeesa Rawal). Tony Dymond is exceptional - he was respected and valued by all as a dynamic leader who met every challenge with innovative solutions. This includes collaborating with the teams, motivating them to creatively achieve their best ideas and arguments, and joining in the work.
- The Debevoise attorneys use a collaborative approach within Debevoise, with clients and client witnesses, with expert witnesses, with counsel of co-defendants and plaintiffs, and are professional with opposing counsel. They win over triers of fact with detailed knowledge of the facts, excellent presentations, and not taking overly aggressive positions. The work of Debevoise attorneys is high quality, comprehensive, and creative. They focus on important issues and are excellent at advising clients on strategies and related risks.
- Tony Dymond, Dietmar Prager, and Mark Friedman are excellent at interacting with their clients, conducting legal research and reasoning, fact-finding, making timely decisions, understanding businesses and industries, and possessing trial and arbitration capabilities.
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Tony Dymond; Jeffrey Sullivan KC