Arbitration (International)
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Provided by Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes
We are an international firm with a singular focus: managing international disputes in a result-oriented and integrated manner. Our team is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading international arbitration practices, with an unparalleled track record of landmark victories, including the then largest commercial arbitration award ever rendered, the largest investment arbitration award in history, as well as the dismissal of numerous multibillion-dollar claims against our clients.
With eight partners, four counsel and thirty-five associates, all dedicated to the management of international disputes, based in three major arbitration centres (Paris, London and New York), our team combines the resources of a first-tier global firm with the focus and flexibility of a specialized practice. Our practices cover the entire spectrum of disputes management. We represent companies, States and State-owned entities in investment treaty and commercial arbitrations under all major arbitration rules in respect of disputes governed by a wide range of applicable laws and are able to conduct arbitral proceeding in 24 languages.
We also advise our clients on liability and risk management through dispute-minded contract drafting and optimization of our clients’ corporate structure. Where appropriate, we help our clients achieve favourable negotiated settlements and, where necessary, we devise their collection strategies and represent them in setting aside and enforcement proceedings.
Chambers Review
An established arbitration boutique in Paris, Galliard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes' practitioners are widely recognised in the market for their:
• Ability to advise on high-value investor-state arbitrations and large-scale international commercial disputes.
• Representation of state-owned entities in energy-related arbitrations, and construction and M&A disputes.
Strengths
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"GBS are very methodical. They are great at analysing problems, looking at all the details and working closely with client."
"GBS's professionalism, attention to the detail and ability to capture the nuances of the case are indeed remarkable."
"The firm has very wide experience in dealing with big and complex international arbitration cases."
"GBS are very methodical. They are great at analysing problems, looking at all the details and working closely with client."
"GBS's professionalism, attention to the detail and ability to capture the nuances of the case are indeed remarkable."
"The firm has very wide experience in dealing with big and complex international arbitration cases."
Notable Practitioners
Yas Banifatemi maintains a global arbitration practice that sees her represent clients in high-profile investment treaty proceedings concerning the technology, telecommunications, pharmaceutical and energy sectors. Banifatemi also provides advice on complex questions of public international law, frequently leading matters involving novel legal issues on behalf of sovereign states.
"Yas Banifatemi is a highly-regarded professional in the field. She is extremely reliable, responsive, marked with a strong sense of responsibility and an absolute pleasure to be around with as a person."
"When you have Yas on your side you are sure that the case will be handled professionally and in the best interests of the client and case."
Mohamed Shelbaya holds a strong reputation for his impressive handling of complex international arbitrations. Shelbaya is proficient in leading technical and sector-specific cross-border arbitrations involving telecommunications, energy and natural resources, and oil and gas.
"It is a great pleasure to work with Mohamed. He is brilliantly skilful at what he does, is very conscious of the client and handles complex matters with ease."
"Mohamed is very sophisticated but at the same time understands the commercial part of the business."
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