Arbitration (International)
Global Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 3
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Provided by Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
For more than four decades, Debevoise has maintained one of the world’s foremost arbitration practices, representing clients in the most challenging, complex and highest-value disputes around the world.
We also take a leadership role in developing the practice of international arbitration, participating on the boards of leading arbitration institutions and acting as arbitrators in high stakes disputes.
Debevoise’s London office is a key limb of this global practice. Its senior arbitration experts include Lord Goldsmith QC, the former Attorney-General of the UK; Wendy Miles, QC, a leading light in the arbitration community with over twenty years’ experience; and Tony Dymond, the former head of the Seoul office of a leading international law firm. The wider senior team includes David W. Rivkin, described as a “giant” in the field of international arbitration, partner Patrick Taylor, and international counsel Aimee-Jane Lee.
Our London team advises clients on disputes arising in jurisdictions all around the world. As well as significant matters in North America and Europe, nearly 60% of the Group’s matters involved disputes in emerging market jurisdictions in Latin America, Africa or Asia.
Our practice is advocacy led, counting amongst its members some of the country’s foremost advocates. We take cases through every stage, from initial advice and strategy through to the various stages of arbitration and hearings.
Chambers Review
The team at Debevoise & Plimpton impresses with its activity in commercial and investor-state proceedings. The law firm leads European investment treaty and high-end commercial arbitrations out of a prominent London office under a range of rules, including those of the ICC, ICSID and the LCIA. The department acts for both investors and major states on BIT and ECT cases. Furthermore, Debevoise & Plimpton assists with high-value joint venture and construction disputes and cross-border energy cases, working in conjunction with highly regarded teams in the USA. The firm represents clients in cases concerning a broad array of jurisdictions ranging from Europe to Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The depth of the team is amazing with even junior and mid-level lawyers being amazingly good."
“The Debevoise team is very well prepared and contains members with diversified areas of expertise. They analyse matters in depth and provide quality advice.”
“They provided great legal strategy and were just great at organising the case. They were super responsive and were very creative in their approach.”
“They're superb and are deeply experienced in this area. It is great to have them on your side and you wouldn't want to be against them.”
"The depth of the team is amazing with even junior and mid-level lawyers being amazingly good."
“The Debevoise team is very well prepared and contains members with diversified areas of expertise. They analyse matters in depth and provide quality advice.”
“They provided great legal strategy and were just great at organising the case. They were super responsive and were very creative in their approach.”
“They're superb and are deeply experienced in this area. It is great to have them on your side and you wouldn't want to be against them.”
Notable Practitioners
Peter Goldsmith KC is widely held in high esteem for his advocacy skills and excellence in handling prominent investor-state and commercial arbitrations seated across the European continent.
"He is clearly one of the best of the best in the field."
"Lord Goldsmith is a seasoned and brilliant lawyer with a profound, strategic approach."
"Peter Goldsmith is very experience, knowledgeable and impressive."