White & Case LLP has established a strong reputation among both domestic and foreign companies doing business in Algeria, utilising the firm’s extensive international network to advise on complex cross-border transactions. Mukund Dhar is a leading figure in London, while in Paris, Christophe von Krause is a leading international arbitration practitioner and is particularly active in disputes arising in the construction, oil and gas, hotels and leisure, and pharmaceuticals sectors.
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‘For us, what makes them unique is that they have Algerian lawyers on their team and that makes a huge difference when it comes to the Algerian legal system.’
‘Christophe von Krause is an exceptional lawyer and partner. It is so easy to communicate with him. He has a solid grasp of what is happening in Algeria concerning our company's business at any time, and he facilitates the processes that you may have blocked by local authorities. ’
Key clients
- ADES Group
- Occidental Petroleum Corp (Oxy)
Work highlights
- Acted for ADES Group in connection with the $1.6bn hybrid (conventional and Islamic) financing granted to ADES Arabia Holding JSC and ADES Saudi Limited Company for the refinancing of existing debt and financing recent major acquisitions.
- Representing Oxy in the negotiation of an oil and gas concession renewal with Sonatrach relating to a major hydrocarbon asset in Algeria.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mukund Dhar, Christophe von Krause