Dispute resolution: International arbitration

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is regularly retained by companies while also handling matters for some state entities to handle commercial and investment arbitration, dealing with a range of industry sectors and legal issues including mining and construction, and often related to Africa. Recently, the firm has also been mandated to deal with high-stake disputes in the satellite sector, while its expertise is also sought after on sensitive matters involving Russian aspects. The arbitration practice finally has a particularly strong judicial component with Carole Malinvaud notably defending the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in several major proceedings before French courts, in addition to managing cases as counsel and arbitrator. The combined London and Paris-based practice also includes Christian Camboulive, Alexandra Munoz and London-based partners Saadia Bhatty and Rupert Reece. Support is provided by counsels Sacha Willaume and Astrid Westphalen .

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Excellent arbitration team which has, among other qualities, good practice in arbitrations in relation to Africa.’
‘Alexandra Munoz and Astrid Westphalen are remarkable lawyers of intelligence, especially situations. They are very talented.’
‘Sacha Willaume speaks excellent English, is very client friendly and responsive and provides good advice promptly.’
‘Good communication skills, time management skills, problem solving skills’.
‘Carole Malinvaud is the grand lady in the French arbitration world. She is highly intelligent and extremely persuasive. Sacha Willaume works extremely hard, has great eye for detail and he is very good with clients.’
‘Highly professional and highly competent. The team demonstrates great flexibility and responsiveness.’
‘Carole Malinvaud has considerable experience in the field concerned, which reinforces the value and depth of her opinions and advice, always precise and informed as close as possible to practice and realities.’
‘Alexandra Munoz: great ability to listen attentively and understand complex details of a case, methodical approach and wise advice that gave great peace of mind, clarity and relevance of her advice, as well as ability to anticipate and resolve legal obstacles that arose.’

Key clients

Asmidal SPA
Egis
The French Republic
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Public Power Corporation
Petroci

Work highlights

Representing an Ivorian company against a Nigerian company in the oil and gas sector in an arbitral dispute regarding the acquisition and management of assets in West African countries.
Representing the French Republic in a rare treaty-based arbitration involving environmental issues relating to mining concessions.
Representing the International Chamber of Commerce in a Paris Court liability actions brought by parties seeking compensation for alleged breaches of the ICC Rules during arbitration proceedings.