Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The Cleary international arbitration team is an outstanding combination of the highest technical competence and delightful individuals who are great to work alongside. Their case analysis and strategy is some of the best in the industry and their client communication and guidance unparalleled.'

  • 'With the Cleary team, you know you are getting full service from specialists in all the needed jurisdictions, who work seamlessly towards the common end goal.'

  • 'From the first step in a case to the last, the team is incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful. They take the time to explain and collaboratively discuss options with clients and will always take the client's input on board, including by delivering drafts well in advance so that the full team can have a frank discussion. Cleary provides top notch service and I recommend them frequently.’

  • ‘Laurie Achtouk-Spivak in Paris is a star of the ISDS community. She is incredibly thoughtful and has an encyclopedic knowledge of the space. She always knows the relevant law and uses it effectively to her clients' benefit. Her performance at hearings is outstanding as she has a keen eye for what arbitrators need to hear and will find persuasive.'

  • ‘They are dynamic and client oriented. They strive to provide tailor made solutions for clients which are tuned to the needs and characteristics of their clients.’

  • ‘In depth understanding of issues and clarity of thought and expression. They are highly approachable and responsive.’

Key clients

  • African Legal Support Facility (ALSF)
  • ArcelorMittal
  • Bank of Spain
  • Cameroon Oil Transportation Company (COTCO)
  • Central Bank of Iraq
  • Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A.
  • Dexia
  • FLSmidth A/S
  • Société des Hydrocarbures du Tchad
  • The Federal Republic of Nigeria
  • The Hellenic Republic
  • The Republic of Chad
  • The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
  • The Republic of Iraq
  • The Republic of Zimbabwe (ALSF)
  • Telecom Italia International N.V and Telecom Italia S.p.A

Work highlights

  • Successfully represented the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in an ICSID arbitration brought by Wise Solutions CDI, SA arising out of a dispute related to a 15-year concession contract for waste management services in Abidjan.
  • Successfully represented the Republic of Iraq in an ICC arbitration it brought in May 2014 against the Republic of Turkey and arising out of Turkey’s violations of a crude oil pipeline agreement for the supply and purchase of crude oil concluded between Iraq and Turkey in 1973 (the ITP Agreement).
  • Representing the Republic of Chad in connection with several arbitration proceedings involving ExxonMobil subsidiaries in connection with their alleged sale to the Savannah group and the subsequent nationalisation of their interests.

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.

Jean-Yves Garaud, Achtouk-Spivak