Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Client Satisfaction
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP's highly capable team has strong credentials handling both commercial and investment arbitration. The Paris team, which is part of a solid global network, is retained to manage complex and strategic cases, across various industry sectors (including energy and construction) and geographical zones (Europe, Asia, Middle East, South America) by companies but also by some state entities. The team’s ability to handle high-end work recently earned it new mandates linked to Russian sanctions and on high-stakes LNG and gas prices disputes. Managing exequatur cases is another key feature of a team which includes the highly regarded Noah Rubins, Peter Turner and Christophe Seraglini. Counsels Alexandra van der Meulen , who handles public international law issues, and Vasuda Sinha provide additional support.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Very responsive at all times and work always promptly delivered within tight timelines. It is easy and a pleasure to work with them.’
‘A hugely experienced team in large scale and complex disputes, in particular in investor-state cases. They are thought leaders in international arbitration. Their disputes team is truly international and diverse.’
Key clients
- The Republic of Korea
- Akfel Commodities
Work highlights
- Acting for GPIX in relation to a high-stakes arbitration against the Government of India under the India-Mauritius BIT concerning the unlawful termination of licences for ground handling services at seven airports in India.
- Advised Wuxi Yadea on a dispute brought by its former France-based distributor, Yadea France, before the Paris Commercial Court in relation to its exclusive distribution agreement, despite the arbitration clause included in the agreement.