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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

5
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 or 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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Notable Practitioners

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Yves Derains
1
Yves Derains
1
Band 1

Yves Derains remains 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.

Hamid G Gharavi
2
Hamid G Gharavi
2
Band 2

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.

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Derains & Gharavi

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Arbitration (International)

Hamid G Gharavi
2
Hamid G Gharavi
2
Band 2
International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

Yves Derains
1
Yves Derains
1
Band 1
Hamid G Gharavi
3
Hamid G Gharavi
3
Band 3