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International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration - UK
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Band 3
What the team is known for

Clifford Chance has a robust commercial arbitration practice representing blue-chip clients from the financial services sector and the extractive industries. Its strong bench handles a range of institutional arbitrations, including those under the rules of the LCIA, ICC and LMAA, seated across jurisdictions such as Geneva, London, Paris and Dubai. The firm also has a strong investor-state arbitration practice, advising on ICSID and UNCITRAL disputes. It is highly regarded for its counsel and advocacy work, and is particularly adept in handling breach of contract claims.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance represented the respondent, a multinational power generation company, in an UNCITRAL arbitration against a Saudi company claiming damages for an alleged breach of a shareholder agreement. The agreement related to a Saudi industrial joint venture.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marie Berard
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Band 4

Marie Berard offers substantial expertise in commercial disputes. She has an impressive track record acting for clients across the financial services and telecoms sectors in LCIA arbitrations.

“Marie lands arguments and evidence with force and conviction.”

“Marie is particularly impressive in cross-examination.”

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Robert Lambert
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Band 4

Robert Lambert fields long-standing expertise in international arbitration and is recognised for his notable strength in oil and gas disputes. He is experienced in acting under LCIA, LMAA and UNCITRAL rules.

“He's a forceful advocate and a very powerful cross-examiner. He carries a lot of weight and gravitas.”

"He's a tough advocate and makes the client feel they are in safe hands."

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Alex Panayides
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Band 5

Alex Panayides handles complex mandates in the arbitration space, with a particular focus on oil and gas disputes. He is well versed in acting under LCIA and LMAA rules, and has sat in arbitrations seated in London and Dubai, among other venues.

"He is excellent."

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Marie Berard
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Band 4
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Robert Lambert
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Alex Panayides
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Band 5