International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration
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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has an impressive commercial disputes practice that combines energy and natural resources expertise with strong capabilities in the Middle East. The firm offers several dual-qualified lawyers, with team members admitted to practice in New York and Italy. It is also noted for its significant advocacy capabilities. The team is highly proficient in LCIA and ICC arbitrations.
Work Highlights
- BCLP successfully represented Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited in its defense of an application under challenging an award in an LCIA arbitration, regarding a provision in a Pakistani law governed gas supply agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BCLP exemplifies excellence in legal service, blending deep expertise with a client-centric approach. Their dedication to innovation and collaboration ensures tailored solutions."
"They were meticulous and provided appropriate strategy for successful outcome of the case."
"BCLP has vast experience with arbitration. The team was able to grasp complexities to address all legal issues."
"BCLP is able to handle complex and sophisticated matters. They were excellent."
"BCLP exemplifies excellence in legal service, blending deep expertise with a client-centric approach. Their dedication to innovation and collaboration ensures tailored solutions."
"They were meticulous and provided appropriate strategy for successful outcome of the case."
"BCLP has vast experience with arbitration. The team was able to grasp complexities to address all legal issues."
"BCLP is able to handle complex and sophisticated matters. They were excellent."
Notable Practitioners
George Burn carries out substantial work in commercial arbitrations and demonstrates expertise across a range of industries including construction, infrastructure and energy. He acts in disputes seated across the globe and under a range of arbitral rules. He is also co-head of the firm's international arbitration practice.
"George Burn is a brilliant strategist and is very approachable."
"George had an excellent understanding of the legal issues."
Claire Morel de Westgaver has wide-ranging experience across commercial and investor-state arbitrations. She regularly represents clients in the financial sector, as well as the tech and engineering space.
"Claire is intelligent and commercial, with strong strategic way of working and thinking. She addresses well the important commercial realities involved in the case."
"She is also responsive, detail-oriented and has a strong knowledge of the underlying legal elements involved in the legal dispute on hand."
"Claire was sensible and diligent and provided sound advice."
Roman Khodykin has extensive experience in international arbitrations, acting in a myriad of disputes under the auspices of the LCIA, ICSID and ICC. His practice as counsel is complemented by his regular appointment as arbitrator.
"He is a brilliant strategist and can identify exactly what the other side will do well before they do it."
"Roman is a brilliant lawyer with excellent vision on hard tasks solving."
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