Herbert Smith Freehills LLP's internationally well-connected team has extensive experience in post-M&A and commercial arbitration particularly in the energy, TMT, infrastructure and construction sectors; practice head Patricia Nacimiento is one of the key contacts here. Arbitrator Catrice Gayer, who made partner in May 2023, primarily dedicates herself to disputes relating to major projects in the infrastructure, automotive and energy sectors, while senior associate Alessandro Covi is one of the key contacts for investment and commercial arbitration proceedings. Mathias Wittinghofer (capital markets and post-M&A disputes) joined Gowling WLG in November 2023.
Testimonials
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- 'We particularly appreciated how the team managed the complexity of the case, how they directed and channeled the work of the almost 30 witnesses, experts and local lawyers involved, how they always anticipated the challenges and difficulties that would arise and how it always had an eye for the details without losing sight of the bigger picture.'
- 'The legal work was also impeccable, both written and orally. It was clear at all times that they were extremely experienced, that they had seen it all and were not easily impressed by anything the opposition or the arbitrator would come up with.'
- 'We always felt that we were securely guided and that we received very good advice, even though – or perhaps precisely because – the team never avoided difficult and complex questions. When decisions had to be made, we always received a specific and concrete suggestion for how to proceed.'
Key clients
- QazaqGaz National Company JSC
- Republic of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Justice
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Patricia Nacimiento