Drawing upon ‘strong connections in Luxembourg, but with an international approach and vision,’ BSP is well-positioned to advise on high-profile financial and corporate disputes, as well as regularly having a key role in large-scale investor-state arbitrations or enforcement matters relating to international arbitrations. Team head Fabio Trevisan is a ’star in cross-border litigation and arbitration’ and is at the forefront of the highest-profile mandates handled by the firm, with clients benefiting from his ‘deep understanding of how the courts in Luxembourg work.’ Laure-Hélène Gaicio-Fievez is also a core member of the team, guiding clients through the entire process, from pre-litigation to the enforcement of decisions.
Testimonials
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‘The team is extremely thorough, responsive and efficient. The team is composed of highly gifted lawyers, with both a practical and a technical approach to cases.’
‘What makes this practice special is the experience, the understanding of how the courts in Luxembourg work, and the fact that they are always available to provide services and clarifications. ’
'BSP has strong connections in Luxembourg, but with an international approach and vision.'
'What makes Fabio Trevisan special are his experience, the understanding of how the courts in Luxembourg work, and the fact that he is always available to provide services and clarifications.'
'Fabio Trevisan is available 24/7, is a creative thinker, and able to leverage his many years of experience.'
'Fabio Trevisan is excellent: very strategic. A star in cross-border litigation and arbitration.'
'Laure-Hélène Gaicio is very contactable: strong in communication and very strategic.'
- 'Super dedicated and knowledgeable team, carefully matching the client interest with the various options to approach a case.'
Key clients
- Petronas Luxembourg
- Blue Skye Financial Partners
- Republic of Kazakhstan
- Viorel Micula
- Perenco Ecuador Ltd
- Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran/Islamic Republic of Iran and other Iranian public entities
- Gente Oil
- Borsalino
Work highlights
- Enforced two arbitral awards for Perenco and Gente Oil against Ecuador by attaching bank assets.
- Represented the Republic of Kazakhstan in resisting enforcement of an arbitral award.
- Represented the Central Bank of Iran in the injunction to Clearstream to transfer assets without an exequatur.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Fabio Trevisan