Derains & Gharavi is one of France’s most respected international arbitration dispute boutiques. Hamid Gharavi is the leading force behind many of the firm's most high-profile cases. The practice is especially strong in the investment arbitration space and features in a series of high-stakes strategic disputes led against Bahrain in the banking sector, and Libya in the oil industry field. The team’s involvement also extends to many other industry sectors and regions of the world. It notably has a strong investment caseload pertaining to Europe’s renewable energy sector. The team, which acts for state entities, companies and investors, also handles commercial arbitration work linked to various fields including TMT, and handles exequatur cases before Dutch and French courts. Other team members include renowned arbitrator Yves Derains, Bertrand Derains, Melanie van Leeuwen and Sophia von Dewall and Emmanuel Foy.
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Key clients
- Alcatel/Nokia
- Arab Republic of Egypt
- Central Bank of Iran
- IMAL s.r.l.
- Naftiran Intertrade Co. (NICO) Limited
- Republic of India
- Republic of the Sudan
- Romania
- RTL Group
- Saad Buzwair Automotive Co
- TRASTA Energy Limited
- United Nations
- Vinci
- WeBuild S.p.A.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Yves Derains, Hamid Gharavi, Melanie van Leeuwen, Bertrand Derains, Sophia von Dewall, Emmanuel Foy