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Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland is a well-established name in international dispute resolution. The firm possesses a notable reach across Africa, with offices on the ground in Johannesburg, Port Louis and Tunis supported by the firm's enviable international network. It represents states and state-owned entities, as well as corporate clients, and is active on a range of commercial litigation and international arbitration cases relating to sectors such as telecoms, oil and gas and construction.

Work Highlights

  • Eversheds Sutherland represented the Government of Libya in multiple arbitrations, collectively valued at more than USD1 billion. These include a USD328 million investment treaty dispute brought by an Emirati state-owned entity.

Strengths

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They have highly engaged, hands-on partners with strong business development skills. The firm has a longstanding tradition of effective mentorship and a seamless transition of responsibilities.

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They have a multidisciplinary approach to cases, with a great ability to work on various specific points. They also bring a fine and sharp analysis to their files.

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Notable Practitioners

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Wesley Pydiamah
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Wesley Pydiamah
3
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Paris-based Wesley Pydiamah serves as Eversheds Sutherland's global co-chair of international arbitration. He is sought after by clients for his wide-ranging experience assisting with disputes across Africa, and is particularly noted for his activity on behalf of oil and gas clients.

He has a real charisma and maintains a fantastic level of communication with his client. Wesley is a very intelligent man who quickly understands what is important for the client to focus on.

Wesley is very good, very competent, very available and very patient.

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Wesley Pydiamah
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Wesley Pydiamah
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