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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.

Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland represented African Petroleum in a USD100 million ICSID arbitration against Senegal in relation to an expropriation in the gas sector.  

Strengths

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Eversheds Sutherland handle large and complex disputes for us with aplomb. They resource matters appropriately, plan and delegate efficiently, and deliver outstanding work products to us.

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A strong point of Eversheds Sutherland is its global presence. Its teams across Europe and the Middle East coordinate very well.

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It is a pleasure to work with Eversheds Sutherland. Our lawyers there are distinguished by their responsiveness, efficiency and teamwork.

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The Eversheds Sutherland team offers a seamless blend of deep experience and bright young associates.

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Eversheds Sutherland's service levels and responsiveness are absolutely brilliant. Our lawyers there deliver us exceptionally high-quality work products.

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Notable Practitioners

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Wesley Pydiamah
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Wesley Pydiamah
5
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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.

I rate Wesley Pydiamah very highly in terms of his expertise and dedication.

Wesley Pydiamah is always responsive, available and hands-on.

Wesley Pydiamah handles complex matters for us and is very attentive to his clients.

Wesley Pydiamah is a super responsive lawyer who provides us with great advice that is logical, clear and concise.

Wesley Pydiamah is an exceptionally talented lawyer who has incredible industry knowledge and is hugely aware of the bigger picture and commercial considerations.

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Wesley Pydiamah
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Wesley Pydiamah
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