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Clifford Chance LLP

International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration

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Clifford Chance LLP

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International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration - UK

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance represented Waterloo Investment Holdings in a bilateral investment treaty claim against the government of Belize relating to the refusal to grant permissions to develop the Port of Belize in Belize City.

Strengths

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  • The team have huge amounts of experience.

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  • The Clifford Chance team has an inclusive and deep bench of strong performers from junior to senior level.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Marie Berard
    Marie Berard

    Marie Berard

    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 has deep knowledge of the law, but also acute commercial sense and dedication to her clients.

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    • She is very sensible and unflappable.

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    • Marie is an excellent advocate and strategist who delivers plain-talking, realistic advice.

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    • Marie is an excellent lead partner and a well-respected and trusted advisor.

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  • Jessica Gladstone
    Jessica Gladstone

    Jessica Gladstone

    Jessica Gladstone regularly acts in both commercial and investor-state arbitrations. She regularly represents energy and infrastructure companies, as well as sovereign states, in disputes.

    • She brings great client-handling skills together with formidable intellect and great experience.

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    • She knows how to fight the client's corner.

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    • She is a very measured and capable advocate.

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  • Robert Lambert
    Robert Lambert

    Robert Lambert

    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.
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  • Alex Panayides
    Alex Panayides

    Alex Panayides

    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.

    • Alex is great at strategy and advocacy.

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