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Bennett Jones LLP

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

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Bennett Jones LLP

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

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What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones is home to an accomplished group of lawyers noted for their focus on arbitration proceedings. The team demonstrates considerable experience handling both domestic Canadian and international arbitrations arising in South America, Asia and Europe.

Work Highlights

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  • Bennett Jones successfully represented Bankers Petroleum Albania in claims against the Albanian National Agency for Natural Resources, in a cost recovery, tax and fraud dispute arising out of a production sharing agreement.

Strengths

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  • The depth of Bennett Jones's team is strong across the board. Their client service is top notch as well.

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  • Bennett Jones has very skilled counsel at the senior, intermediate and junior levels. They work well together as a team.

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  • Bennett Jones has very knowledgeable and intelligent lawyers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Martin J Valasek
    Band 1Martin J Valasek

    Martin J Valasek

    Martin Valasek is renowned for his handling of major international disputes, with significant experience overseeing arbitration matters on behalf of companies in the natural resources, energy and manufacturing industries. He represents such clients in proceedings conducted under ad hoc, ICC, LCIA and ICSID rules.

    • Martin Valasek is exceptional.

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  • Band 2Vasilis Pappas
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    Vasilis Pappas

    Vasilis Pappas co-heads the international arbitration practice group at Bennett Jones, dividing his time between Vancouver and Calgary. He is widely esteemed for his skilled handling of disputes arising from the natural resources and energy industries.

    • Vasilis has excellent judgement, is self confident and fearless.

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    • Vasilis Pappas is a very skilled counsel. He's capable of dealing with complex issues and handling large volumes of documents.

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  • Up and ComingDavid Wahl
    Up and ComingDavid Wahl

    David Wahl

    David Wahl is held in particularly high esteem for his expertise in construction claims, acting on both domestic disputes and international treaty and commercial arbitration matters.

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