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Clyde & Co LLP

International Arbitration

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Clyde & Co LLP

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We specialise in cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex international arbitration across a range of sectors which build, power, move and protect the global economy. Our presence on six continents has enabled us to build a particularly strong reputation in new and emerging markets.

We consistently have one of the largest dockets of arbitration of any firm in the GAR30 and have been described by the LCIA as its biggest single user by a large margin, in addition to being one of the largest users of the ICC. Many of our partners hold leading positions at arbitral institutions and several of our practitioners also regularly sit as arbitrators in a wide range of disputes.

Our international arbitration team has run some of the largest arbitrations to date and have acted on many high-profile and politically sensitive cases that have required careful management to ensure a favourable result for our clients. Using our extensive network of offices and mature team of arbitration specialists, we respond rapidly in high pressure scenarios, delivering a tailored, flexible service to meet the requirements of each individual dispute. 

We advise our clients at every stage in the arbitration process – from commencement of the arbitration proceedings to enforcing arbitral awards or resisting challenges to awards. We consider the best course of action for our clients, whilst always being mindful of the potential economic benefit in achieving settlement where necessary.

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International Arbitration - France

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Clyde & Co has a well-reputed Paris-based practice benefiting from an extensive international network. The law firm has a solid presence in the construction sector and is well placed to assist with cases under various arbitral rules, including those of the ICC and ICSID.

À propos de l’équipe

Clyde & Co dispose d’un cabinet réputé basé à Paris, bénéficiant d’un vaste réseau international. Le cabinet d’avocats a une solide présence dans le secteur de la construction et est bien placé pour aider dans des dossiers relevant de divers règles d’arbitrage, y compris celles de la CCI et du CIRDI.

Work Highlights

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  • Clyde & Co represented Smart City Solutions in an ICSID arbitration against the Cooperative Republic of Guyana concerning a project for the creation of metered parkings in Georgetown.

  • Clyde & Co a représenté Smart City Solutions dans un arbitrage CIRDI contre la République coopérative du Guyana concernant un projet de création de parcs de stationnement payants à Georgetown.

Strengths

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  • Clyde & Co has a good understanding of global issues and blocking points, and good availability to address critical items.

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  • Clyde & Co has deep knowledge and expertise, excellent connections and exceptional availability.

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  • Clyde & Co's team is composed of counsel from different jurisdictions and legal cultures, which allows for a variety of approaches and skills ideal for international arbitration.

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  • Clyde & Co is a large international firm, renowned in various sectors. It is diligent, when a file has an emergency, it can make it a priority and respond to clients very quickly.

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  • Clyde & Co are really commercially aware and it shows, because the strategy for cases they propose is not just focused on the legal issues but also looks at the wider commercial and political picture.

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  • Clyde & Co possède une bonne compréhension des enjeux mondiaux et des points de blocage, et est très disponible pour traiter les questions critiques.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingIvan Urzhumov
    Up and ComingIvan Urzhumov

    Ivan Urzhumov

    Ivan Urzhumov specialises in acting for clients from the oil and gas and energy sectors in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations under the ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. He is dual-qualified in France and Russia.

    Ivan Urzhumov est spécialisé dans la représentation de clients des secteurs du pétrole, du gaz et de l’énergie dans le cadre d’arbitrages de traités commerciaux et d’investissement avec des règles de la CCI, du CIRDI et de la CNUDCI. Il est doublement qualifié en France et en Russie.

    • Ivan Urzhumov is an exceptionally talented and sophisticated lawyer. He is an excellent negotiator and arbitrator.

      International Arbitration respondentFrance
    • Ivan Urzhumov is a very bright person, who scrutinises every detail and looks for the slightest flaws in the arguments considered to defend the client. He has a truly impressive work capacity.

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    • Ivan Urzhumov est une personne très brillante, qui examine chaque détail et recherche les moindres failles dans les arguments avancés pour défendre le client. Sa capacité de travail est vraiment impressionnante.
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    • Ivan Urzhumov est un avocat exceptionnellement talentueux et raffiné. C'est un excellent négociateur et arbitre.
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