Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Africa-wide
Band 1
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Provided by DLA Piper LLP
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper is a prominent disputes player with broad sectoral coverage and a strong reputation for international commercial litigation and arbitration. The team is particularly active on investment treaty and shareholder disputes in Africa. The firm also maintains an on-the-ground presence through its offices in Johannesburg and Casablanca, with an extensive network of relationship firms enhancing its formidable reach across the continent.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper defended the Republic of Guinea in an ICSID arbitration brought by an investor in the mining sector, in which the amount at stake exceeded USD6 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The professionalism shown by the lawyers at DLA is really impressive, and you can tell they have the clients' interests at heart. The team is very reachable and available during the case, and provides really excellent service - we feel well taken care of."
"DLA Piper has an important presence across the continent."
"The professionalism shown by the lawyers at DLA is really impressive, and you can tell they have the clients' interests at heart. The team is very reachable and available during the case, and provides really excellent service - we feel well taken care of."
"DLA Piper has an important presence across the continent."
Notable Practitioners
Alexander Brabant represents clients in CCJA and ICC arbitrations. He is highly experienced assisting with disputes occurring in the natural resources and telecoms sectors and is a key name for Africa-related disputes within DLA Piper.