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DARCI Law

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The firm’s practice is dedicated to high stake and complex international construction projects. The team advises on all phases of project development and delivery, combining front-end contractual work with extensive experience in international arbitration.

The team assists clients with the drafting of tender documents and the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts. During project execution, it supports clients in Dispute Board proceedings and advises on claims management and operational difficulties. It also represents clients in mediations, arbitration proceedings and litigation, including setting aside proceedings.

Darci’s lawyers are recognised for their expertise in FIDIC contracts. All members of the team are well versed in FIDIC contracts, and the founding partner is a FIDIC Certified Trainer and Adjudicator.

The firm’s work is international and benefits from the team’s combined civil and common law training, enabling it to handle disputes and advisory work across multiple jurisdictions.

A key feature of the firm is its practical and operational approach. The team works closely with project managers and commercial teams and remains actively invovled in projects, assisting with execution issues and developing creative legal and contractual solutions.

Darci is recognised for combining technical rigour with commercial pragmatism. Its lawyers focus on achieving the best outcome that serve both the client's interest and successful delivery of the project.

Chambers Review

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Construction - France

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

DARCI Law is a boutique law firm specialised in international construction contracts and disputes. The team has experience acting on projects in a range of jurisdictions spanning Europe, Africa and North America. The law firm boasts particular expertise in FIDIC contracts.

À propos de l’équipe

DARCI Law est un cabinet d'avocats spécialisé dans les contrats et contentieux internationaux en matière de construction. L'équipe a une expérience significative dans des projets menés dans diverses juridictions en Europe, en Afrique et en Amérique du Nord. Le cabinet bénéficie d'une expertise particulière en matière de contrats FIDIC.

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Strengths

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  • DARCI Law is a unique player in the francophone legal construction industry. The team has has been dealing with the issues in a very strategic way and listened carefully to our needs and priorities.

    Construction respondentFrance

  • The team demonstrates strong responsiveness and the ability to propose appropriate procedural solutions in a sometimes tense political contexts involving state actors and international stakeholders.

    Construction respondentFrance

  • The team at DARCI Law has significant knowledge and experience of FIDIC contracts. They deliver training to the whole team at different levels of FIDIC understanding.

    Construction respondentFrance

  • DARCI Law has a pedagogical approach to technical subjects. We appreciated the clear communication with management and staff.

    Construction respondentFrance
  • L’équipe fait preuve d’une grande réactivité et de la capacité de proposer des solutions procédurales appropriées dans des contextes politiques parfois tendus impliquant des acteurs étatiques et des parties prenantes internationales.
    Construction respondentFrance

  • L'équipe de DARCI Law possède une connaissance et une expérience approfondies des contrats FIDIC. Elle dispense des formations à l'ensemble de l'équipe, adaptées à différents niveaux de compréhension des contrats.

    Construction respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Yann Schneller
    Yann Schneller

    Yann Schneller

    Yann Schneller demonstrates an outstanding skill set in international construction disputes. He assists both domestic and international contractors with arbitrations relating to project delays and cost claims, as well as with the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts.

    Yann Schneller a un ensemble de compétences exceptionnelles dans les litiges internationaux en matière de construction. Il assiste des entrepreneurs de travaux nationaux et internationaux dans le cadre d’arbitrages relatifs à des retards de projets et à des réclamations liée aux coûts, ainsi que dans la rédaction et la négociation de contrats de construction.

    • Yann Schneller is one of my go-to attorneys. He routinely thinks outside the box.

      Construction respondentFrance

    • Yann Schneller has excellent understanding of the commercial and contractual issues of a construction company involved in international work. He gave a very good performance in pleadings.

      Construction respondentFrance

    • He is an excellent lawyer with experience in the construction sector. Specialising in international projects, he offers pragmatic solutions focused on risk prevention and dispute resolution.

      Construction respondentFrance

    • Yann Schneller demonstrates availability, responsiveness, and attentiveness. He adapts to client needs and fully addresses the issues raised. He has a long-term vision.

      Construction respondentFrance

    • Yann Schneller is an excellent lawyer in international construction cases. He is very business-minded and understands the client's priorities. We are lucky to be able to rely on him.

      Construction respondentFrance
    • Yann Schneller fait preuve de disponibilité, de réactivité et d'attention. Il s'adapte aux besoins de ses clients et traite pleinement les problèmes soulevés. Il a une vision à long terme.
      Construction respondentFrance
    • Yann Schneller est un excellent avocat spécialisé dans les litiges internationaux en matière de construction. Il a un sens aigu des affaires et comprend parfaitement les priorités de ses clients. Nous avons la chance de pouvoir compter sur lui.
      Construction respondentFrance

    • Yann Schneller a une excellente compréhension des enjeux commerciaux et contractuels d'une entreprise de construction impliquée dans des projets internationaux. Il a réalisé une très bonne performance lors des plaidoiries.

      Construction respondentFrance
    • Yann Schneller est l'un de mes avocats de référence. Il a l'habitude de sortir des sentiers battus.
      Construction respondentFrance

    • C’est un excellent avocat possédant une expérience dans le secteur de la construction. Spécialisé dans les projets internationaux, il propose des solutions pragmatiques axées sur la prévention des risques et le règlement des litiges.

      Construction respondentFrance
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