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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration - UK

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Debevoise & Plimpton is a well-known name in the market handling high-value commercial arbitrations for energy sector clients, investment funds and other corporate entities, with notable ASEAN expertise. In addition, the firm maintains a strong investment treaty and investor-state arbitration practice, acting on behalf of a number of sovereign states. It advises clients in proceedings under ICC, ICSID, LCIA and UNCITRAL rules, among others. The practitioners also have considerable experience handling claims brought under the Energy Charter Treaty. The London team works closely with the firm's pre-eminent New York office.
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Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise represented Suomi Power Networks, Supernova and AMF, shareholders in Caruna, Finland's largest electricity distribution company, in an ICSID arbitration against The Republic of Finland under the Energy Charter Treaty.

Strengths

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  • They are very dedicated to the details of all causes, as well as being extremely organised and attentive.

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  • They are very responsive, collaborative and creative.

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  • Debevoise demonstrate outstanding experience in international commercial disputes, client focus and risk appetite in pursuing complex claims in onerous jurisdictions.

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  • They are incredibly responsive and good listeners.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jeffrey Sullivan
    Jeffrey Sullivan

    Jeffrey Sullivan

    Jeffrey Sullivan KC is co-chair of Debevoise's arbitration group in Europe. He is particularly known for his expert handling of claims brought under the ECT, which forms part of his extensive investor-state arbitration practice. He demonstrates strength across the energy and infrastructure sectors.

    • Jeff is always available, delivers straightforward practical advice and is great at handling clients.

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    • Jeffrey provides excellent support.

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    • Jefferey is extremely clear and sees any issues straight away.

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    • Jeffrey is an excellent operator with extensive experience, sensible judgement and measured advice.

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    • Jeffrey has an excellent technical skill set.

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  • Patrick Taylor
    Patrick Taylor

    Patrick Taylor

    Patrick Taylor has a broad arbitration practice with expertise spanning the oil and gas, energy and telecoms sectors. He often acts under LCIA, ICC and ICSID rules and handles disputes seated across the globe.

    • Patrick is extremely engaged and committed to the case, with a broad view of the dossier.

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    • Patrick is very clever and savvy.

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    • Patrick is very practical yet provides a wide variety of approaches and options.

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    • Patrick provides strong advice and works cohesively with the Debevoise team to provide clear and consistent advice.

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    • Patrick Taylor is technically excellent, and his cerebral, smooth advocacy style delivers results for his clients.

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  • Samantha Rowe
    Samantha Rowe

    Samantha Rowe

    Samantha Rowe boasts an impressive client list, which includes sovereign states and renowned international organisations such as those in the oil and gas sector. She regularly handles disputes under ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules.

    • Samantha is always strategic and provides high-quality advice.

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    • Samantha is extremely engaged and committed to the case.

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    • Samantha knows her area of law inside out, and we like to work with her. She is technically brilliant.

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  • Conway Blake
    Conway Blake

    Conway Blake

    Conway Blake regularly advises and acts for clients in both investor-state and commercial disputes, as well as in challenges to arbitral awards.

    • Conway is an accomplished, brilliant young partner.

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    • He is very strategic and achieves a good result for the clients.

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