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International Arbitration - France

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields in Paris is an important office within the firm's global arbitration and public international law practice. The law firm advises energy clients on disputes relating to supply agreements or infrastructure projects. The team attracts attention for coordination of investor-state and commercial cases with offices in Asia. The lawyers also assist with enforcement proceedings. Freshfields boasts a strong track record of representing sovereign states in ICSID and UNCITRAL cases.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields represented BP Gas Marketing in ICC arbitration against Kosmos Energy.

Strengths

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  • Freshfields is excellent. It is top quality in terms of legal analysis and detail.

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  • With a global network of top-tier practitioners, Freshfields is uniquely positioned to staff complex matters with subject matter experts and local insight across multiple jurisdictions.

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  • Freshfields has a diligent team that has consistently demonstrated integrity and high ethical standards to date.

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  • Freshfields is very attentive. All matters were handled with care and courtesy to the client, and advice was always provided in a timely manner.

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  • Freshfields is a worldwide firm; it can provide for any country and we consider it globally. It has top-level lawyers all across the borders and is excellent for this worldwide support.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Noah Rubins
    Noah Rubins

    Noah Rubins

    Noah Rubins KC assists clients with energy supply agreement disputes, shareholder conflicts and contract termination. He handles cases under a variety of arbitral rules, including those of ICSID, UNCITRAL and the SCC.

    • Noah Rubins is a very good lawyer, especially with quantum and numbers and the technical detail side, which is an asset for the team.

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    • The Freshfields Paris arbitration team led by Noah Rubins is top notch. Noah is a sharp and charismatic leader.

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    • Noah Rubins rolls up his sleeves to understand what the numbers mean.

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    • Noah Rubins is great particularly in Eastern Europe. He has great cultural nuance and understanding and has been helpful in navigating these aspects of our cases.

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    • Noah Rubin's ability to dissect info from his past experience and make that reusable for current cases and clients is something where I see huge value.

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  • Christophe Seraglini
    Christophe Seraglini

    Christophe Seraglini

    Christophe Seraglini has a respected counsel and arbitrator practice. He represents French and international clients in commercial cases across the energy, mining and manufacturing sectors.

    • Christophe Seraglini has endless knowledge. He is amazing and unique. He worked on a very complex case for us and was just excellent.

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    • Christophe Seraglini is a superb lawyer and advocate; there is no one who knows more about French arbitration law.

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    • Christophe Seraglini is a great advocate who gets fully over the detail of the matters in hand.

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  • Alexandra Van Der Meulen
    Alexandra Van Der Meulen

    Alexandra Van Der Meulen

    Alexandra Van Der Meulen is instructed by clients on commercial arbitrations, including those with UNCITRAL rules.

    • Alexandra Van Der Meulen is a very attentive, well-organised and knowledgeable partner with strong communication skills. She is a great team leader and delivers detailed advice in a timely manner.

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    • Alexandra Van Der Meulen's ability to navigate intricate legal and procedural issues with ease reflects a remarkable command of her field, matched by a calm and measured demeanor.

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    • Alexandra Van Der Meulen is highly attentive to clients' potential needs and demonstrates a strong service-oriented mindset. Additionally, she possesses excellent analytical skills.

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