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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 13 partners, 2 counsel and over 40 associates, all dedicated to the management of international disputes, based in five major business centres (Paris, London, New York, Cairo, Abu Dhabi), 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 over 20 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.

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What the Team is Known For

Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes boasts considerable strength across the full range of arbitration matters. The law firm represents corporates, governments and state-owned companies in both commercial and investment arbitrations. The team handles cases under all major arbitration rules as well as advising on set-aside and enforcement proceedings. The lawyers have expertise across the oil and gas, aviation and construction sectors.

À propos de l’équipe

Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes a une équipe de premier plan capable d’intervenir dans de nombreux types de dossiers d'arbitrage. Le cabinet représente des entreprises, des gouvernements et des entreprises publiques dans des arbitrages commerciaux et d’investissement. L’équipe traite des dossiers dans toutes les principales institutions d’arbitrage et conseille sur les procédures d’exécution des sentences. Les avocats possèdent une expertise dans les secteurs du pétrole et du gaz, de l’aviation et de la construction.

Work Highlights

  • Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes represented Huawei Technologies in an arbitration against the Kingdom of Sweden under the China-Sweden bilateral investment treaty.

  • Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes a représenté Huawei Technologies dans un arbitrage contre le Royaume de Suède liée au traité bilatéral d'investissement Chine-Suède.

Strengths

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Yas Banifatemi
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Yas Banifatemi
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Yas Banifatemi offers admirable expertise in both commercial and investment arbitration. She often assists clients with mandates involving African and Middle Eastern jurisdictions. She also increasingly acts as arbitrator in ICC and ICSID proceedings.

Yas Banifatemi is an absolute master of her domain. She is very impressive during cross-examination and case presentations. Yas is able to adapt to an evolving situation fabulously.

Yas Banifatemi is an excellent litigator and a great strategist. We value her input immensely. She is a high-level senior who is always available for us.

Yas Banifatemi offre une expérience admirable en matière d’arbitrage commercial et d’investissement. Elle assiste souvent des clients dans le cadre de mandats impliquant des juridictions africaines et du Moyen-Orient. Elle agit également de plus en plus en tant qu’arbitre dans les procédures CCI et CIRDI.

Yas Banifatemi est une experte incontestée dans son domaine. Elle est très impressionnante lors des contre-interrogatoires et des présentations des dossiers. Yas est capable de bien s'adapter à une situation en évolution.

Yas Banifatemi est une excellente avocate et une stratège hors pair. Son expertise est précieuse à nos yeux. C'est une avocate de haut niveau, toujours disponible pour nous.

Benjamin Siino
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Benjamin Siino
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Benjamin Siino handles cases under the UNCITRAL and ICSID rules. He is active across the oil and gas and construction sectors.

Benjamin Siino is tremendous. He is very helpful and comes up with very good ideas. He is great across countries and we value his strategic advice on cross-border matters. He is a great asset.

Frankly, Benjamin is excellent.

He is truly outstanding.

Benjamin Siino traite des dossiers avec des règles de la CNUDCI et du CIRDI. Il est actif dans les secteurs du pétrole et du gaz et de la construction.

Il est vraiment exceptionnel.

Benjamin Siino est exceptionnel. Il est d'une grande aide et propose d'excellentes idées. Son expertise est reconnue à l'international et nous apprécions ses conseils stratégiques en matière de questions transfrontalières. C'est un atout pour nous.

Franchement, Benjamin est excellent.
Mohamed Shelbaya
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Mohamed Shelbaya
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Mohamed Shelbaya is experienced in handling arbitrations under UNCITRAL rules and is particularly active in cases involving Egypt.

He is excellent.

Mohamed is a real force of nature.

Mohamed is very clever and very smart.

Mohamed Shelbaya a de l’expérience dans la gestion des arbitrages avec des règles de la CNUDCI et il est particulièrement puisé dans les affaires impliquant l’Égypte.

Mohamed est une véritable force de la nature.
Mohamed est très intelligent et très brillant.

Il est excellent.

Maude Lebois
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Maude Lebois
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Maude Lebois is active across the energy and construction sectors. She is highly sought after by oil and gas clients.

Maude Lebois is absolutely excellent. She is a true construction arbitration expert.

She is outstanding.

Maude Lebois exerce une importante activité dans les secteurs de l’énergie et de la construction. Elle est très recherchée par une clientèle dans le secteur du pétrole et du gaz.

Elle est exceptionnelle.

Maude Lebois est absolument excellente. C'est une véritable experte en arbitrage de construction.

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France

International Arbitration

Yas Banifatemi
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Yas Banifatemi
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Benjamin Siino
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Benjamin Siino
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Band 4
Mohamed Shelbaya
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Mohamed Shelbaya
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Maude Lebois
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Maude Lebois
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Yas Banifatemi
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Yas Banifatemi
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