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Eversheds Sutherland has a market-leading practice in both international commercial arbitration, investment treaty arbitration and public international law. As well as providing clients with outstanding legal expertise, we pride ourselves on offering straightforward and commercial strategic advice where we frequently assist our clients in resolving disputes via amicable settlement when possible. Further, we are regularly instructed to represent investors and States before investment treaty arbitration tribunals, in particular under the ICSID Convention.

Eversheds Sutherland conducts multiple international arbitration proceedings annually worldwide, with widely varying applicable laws. Our team includes more than 100 arbitration experts through our offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, all experienced in the conduct of arbitrations subject to various arbitration rules and in ad hoc procedures. Members of our team around the world also regularly act as arbitrators.

Our international Arbitration Team in Paris has extensive experience as counsel of States, state entities and private parties in international arbitrations initiated in accordance with different arbitration rules. We are therefore familiar with the substantive and practical aspects of managing a wide range of procedures under the different arbitration rules. We seek to clearly understand the needs of our clients and adapt our strategic case management to provide the best possible advice.

Chambers Review

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International Arbitration - France

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland is particularly well recognised for its work in Africa and the Middle East, often handling investor-state proceedings or commercial arbitrations on behalf of defendant states, state-owned companies or private entities. The law firm acts for clients in the oil and gas, TMT and construction sectors. The team is supported by a strong global network, with key supporting offices in London, Tunis and Dubai. Eversheds Sutherland offers additional expertise in public international law.

À propos de l’équipe

Eversheds Sutherland est particulièrement reconnu pour son travail en Afrique et au Moyen-Orient, traitant souvent des procédures entre investisseur et État ou des arbitrages commerciaux pour d’États défendeurs, d’entreprises publiques ou d’entités privées. Le cabinet d’avocats intervient pour des clients dans les secteurs du pétrole et du gaz, des médias et de la construction. L’équipe s’appuie sur un solide réseau mondial, avec des bureaux à Londres, Tunis et Dubaï. Eversheds Sutherland offre une expertise supplémentaire en droit international public.

Work Highlights

  • Eversheds Sutherland represented the Islamic Republic of Iran in multiple global disputes, including three separate Iran-US claims tribunal cases.

  • Le cabinet Eversheds Sutherland a représenté la République islamique d'Iran dans de nombreux litiges internationaux, dont trois affaires distinctes devant un tribunal arbitral irano-américain.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Wesley Pydiamah
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Wesley Pydiamah
Head of International Arbitration
5
Band 5

Wesley Pydiamah's work has a regional focus on Africa and the Middle East. He often represents clients, including governments, state entities and private companies, in commercial arbitrations and investment arbitrations under the ICC, PCA and UNCITRAL rules.

Rain or shine, Wesley Pydiamah always delivers.

I was impressed by Wesley Pydiamah's willingness to take on tricky lines of cross-examination in relation to complex areas and dive into spreadsheets, which is something his peers may shy away from.

Wesley Pydiamah is very measured and experienced.

Wesley Pydiamah is a strategic thinker and a pleasure to work with.

Le travail de Wesley Pydiamah est axé sur l’Afrique et le Moyen-Orient. Il représente souvent des clients, notamment des gouvernements, des entités étatiques et des entreprises privées, dans le cadre d’arbitrages commerciaux et d’arbitrages d’investissement avec des règles de la CCI, de la CPA et de la CNUDCI.

Qu'il pleuve ou qu'il fasse beau, Wesley Pydiamah est toujours au rendez-vous.

Wesley Pydiamah est un penseur stratégique et c'est un plaisir de travailler avec lui.

J’ai été impressionné par la volonté de Wesley Pydiamah d’aborder des questions délicates lors des contre-interrogatoires portant sur des sujets complexes et de se plonger dans les tableurs, ce que ses pairs pourraient hésiter à faire.

Wesley Pydiamah est très posé et expérimenté.

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France

International Arbitration

Wesley Pydiamah
5
Wesley Pydiamah
Head of International Arbitration
5
Band 5

Members

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David Sellers

Dimitrios Papageorgiou

Margaux Barhoum

Nanette Forsyth

Nicolas Jelonek

Pilkington Nanette

Wesley Pydiamah

Wesley Pydiamah

Head of Department

Clients

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Dayyani family

Government of Libya

Islamic Republic of Iran

National Iranian Oil Company

Industries

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Construction

Consumer

Energy

Individuals

Public sector

Telecom