Prachi Trivedi
Clifford ChanceClifford Chance has notable credentials in commercial litigation, arbitration, and regulatory and investigatory work, and represents a stellar list of clients in complex disputes. The group has seen an uptick in professional negligence claims, restructuring work, and fintech and data protection cases and is also recognised as a go-to for construction and energy disputes. The ‘excellent’ Paul Coates has been largely active in large-scale energy and infrastructure project disputes across various Middle Eastern states, as well as handling cases for pharmaceutical companies and governmental bodies. Senior associate Prachi Trivedi has provided additional recent support in disputes concerning the energy, construction and financial sectors. Former team lead James Abbott left the firm to join CMS in January 2024.
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‘One of the strongest law firms in the region, with the benefit of reach or support from around the world when required.’
‘Paul Coates is exceptional. He is extremely intelligent and articulate. He is a very strong lawyer but he is also very client focused as well as being highly effective at managing his team. His style is the exactly correct mix of (a) cooperation and professional courtesy towards the other side and (b) protecting and furthering his client's interests.’
‘Prachi Trivedi was brilliant. She did a great job marshalling the evidence in the run-up to the trial.’
‘The team in Dubai is very experienced and knowledgeable compared with other firms.’
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