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Derains & Gharavi

Arbitration (International)

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Derains & Gharavi

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Derains & Gharavi is a Paris-based arbitration boutique led by highly regarded specialists who frequently act as counsel or arbitrator on prominent cases. The firm stands out for its work on behalf of private individuals and corporate entities pursuing BIT claims against Middle Eastern or Asian states. It also represents sovereign states from the Middle East and Europe in PCA-administered UNCITRAL or ICSID arbitration brought by European investors. Derains & Gharavi is also seen as an excellent choice to handle Paris-seated commercial arbitration.

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Strengths

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  • Derains & Gharavi has great expertise in legal matters but also technical competence in understanding and developing the issues of the other party's accusation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Yves Derains
    Yves Derains

    Yves Derains

    Yves Derains is in demand for his role as president and co-arbitrator in both commercial and investor-state disputes. He is revered for handling a variety of rules including those of the ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL, with expertise in overseeing construction, telecommunications and pharmaceutical disputes.

    • Yves Derains is one of the top arbitrators worldwide. He is thorough, impeccably honest and knowledgeable. He reads everything and writes his own stuff.

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  • Hamid G Gharavi
    Hamid G Gharavi

    Hamid G Gharavi

    Sovereign states and investors regularly mandate Hamid Gharavi for his strength in complex investor-state disputes under ICSID rules. He is also sought after for his prowess in handling annulment proceedings in front of French courts and matters involving the Middle East.

    • Hamid G Gharavi is very smart. He thinks outside the box and checks every detail. He is excellent. He is knowledgeable on investment and commercial arbitration, and on the Middle East.

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Ranked Individuals at Derains & Gharavi (3)

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    Yves Derains

    International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

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    Hamid G Gharavi

    International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

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