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Eversheds Sutherland

International Arbitration

Global Guide 2026 : France

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Eversheds Sutherland

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International Arbitration - France

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.

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Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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  • The Eversheds Sutherland team's experience and multidisciplinary approach reinforces its competence in complex cases.

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  • Eversheds Sutherland have long-standing experience in handling high-level clients.

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  • Eversheds Sutherland's team is drawn from across a number of jurisdictions, with each team member bringing different experience and expertise which helped present a robust case.

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  • Eversheds Sutherland can handle large scale arbitration cases. It has unique expertise on complex arbitration cases on the Paris market.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Wesley Pydiamah
    Wesley Pydiamah

    Wesley Pydiamah

    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 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.

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

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    • Rain or shine, Wesley Pydiamah always delivers.

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    • Wesley Pydiamah is very measured and experienced.

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