Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Strong expertise, responsiveness and client commitment. It is made up of experienced professionals, with a solid knowledge of international investment arbitration and legal practice. The team is very responsive, very committed and collaborative.’
  • ‘Karim Boulmelh is an experienced and recognized lawyer in international arbitration. He has in-depth expertise in international law and arbitration. Karim is a brilliant and dedicated lawyer, who is always looking for innovative solutions for his clients. He is also an excellent communicator, which allows him to negotiate effectively with opposing parties and present convincing arguments before arbitration tribunals. Marine De Bailleul stands out for her intelligence, rigor and commitment. She has a solid background in international arbitration. Marine is a rising star in international arbitration.’
  • ‘Efficient and motivated team.’
  • ‘Karim Boulmelh is a competent person, experienced in international law, qualified in international arbitration, particularly in investment arbitration, a good advisor endowed with a strong team spirit.’

Key clients

  • MM. Jorge HEEMSEN
  • Enrique HEEMSEN
  • Mr Norland Suzor

Work highlights

  • Representing MM. Jorge Heemsen and Enrique Heemsen in an action against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to set aside an investment arbitral award rendered on 29 October 2019 by an arbitral tribunal.
  • Representing Mr Louis Claude Norland Suzor and SBEC Systems Limited (SBEC) in their ICSID claim against the Republic of Senegal under the Mauritius/Senegal Bilateral Investment Treaty.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Katia Boneva-Desmicht, Karim Boulmelh