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International Arbitration - France
What the Team is Known For
Cleary Gottlieb has experience in inter-state ICC arbitrations relating to the supply of oil and gas between jurisdictions. The team assists with the enforcement of awards in France and globally. The lawyers advise clients operating in a range of sectors, such as mining and finance. Cleary Gottlieb also advises on arbitrations relating to breaches of concession contracts.
Strengths
Cleary Gottlieb has a very experienced team that provides us with top-quality advice in complex arbitrations.
Cleary Gottlieb provides us with a very high-quality service, and the lawyers offer great availability and dedication to our matters.
We have personal trust in Cleary Gottlieb as the lawyers do good work for us.
The Cleary Gottlieb team are very collaborative and great at handling large complex matters, especially cross-border ones.
Work Highlights
Cleary Gottlieb represented the Bank of Spain in connection with claims asserted against the Kingdom of Spain in proceedings brought by shareholders in Banco Popular under the Spain-Mexico BIT.
Notable practitioners
Jean-Yves Garaud is well versed in commercial arbitrations for French and international clients. He acts both as counsel and arbitrator under a variety of arbitral rules, including those of the ICC and LCIA.
Jean-Yves Garaud is an excellent lawyer in this area.
Jean-Yves Garaud is great. He always finds solutions for us.
Jean-Yves Garaud is remarkable. He is an excellent pleader and a very efficient lawyer.
Jean-Yves Garaud is incredible.
Laurie Achtouk-Spivak has experience representing states in arbitrations under the ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. She particularly focuses on the energy, infrastructure and life sciences sectors.
Laurie Achtouk-Spivak is an exceptional lawyer who is a great lead counsel for complex work.
Laurie Achtouk-Spivak is a very good and dynamic lawyer.
Laurie Achtouk-Spivak is a really high-quality lawyer who is wicked smart.
Laurie Achtouk-Spivak is a star. Her work and attitude are excellent.
Clients enjoy working with Laurie Achtouk-Spivak. She is a very detail-oriented lawyer who has a thorough and sharp legal mind.