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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.

Work Highlights

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  • Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes represented the Arab Republic of Egypt in two UNCITRAL arbitrations initiated by four Saudi investors over Egypt's alleged violation of its obligations under the Organisation of the Islamic Conference Agreement.

Strengths

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A strong point of our lawyers that we noticed very quickly is their team spirit, with this reinforcing the law firm's efficiency.

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The team are highly competent and demonstrate seriousness, loyalty and commitment to their clients.

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They are responsive and provide us with a very high quality of work.

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Our lawyers at GBS are proactive and creative in proposing solutions and always take smart approaches to solving our disputes.

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I would like to recommend the GBS team. The lawyers there excel at handling our international arbitration matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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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 a reliable lawyer who does quality work for us and is always available when you need information and advice.

Yas Banifatemi is one of the best lawyers in this area. I work on big arbitrations with her and she is very impressive.

Yas Banifatemi is outstanding. There is not much I can add about her other than that she is excellent.

Yas Banifatemi is a star in this area and has helped to make Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya a great law firm.

What I appreciate most about Yas Banifatemi is her availability and communication. Her knowledge is superb and she comes up with strong international arbitration strategies.

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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 takes pragmatic and effective approaches to resolving disputes.

I cannot praise Benjamin Siino enough. He is at the top of his game and understands his clients' strategic priorities.

I think highly of Benjamin Siino; he is very dynamic and motivated.

We appreciate Benjamin Siino for his ability to establish trustful relationships with his customers, offering a personalised service that is attentive to each of their specific needs.

Benjamin Siino is skilled in handling complex commercial litigation matters with meticulous attention to detail.

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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.

Mohamed Shelbaya is a truly impressive lawyer whose financial expertise is very strong and who is technical.

Mohamed Shelbaya is a superb lawyer; it is great working with him.

Mohamed Shelbaya is frankly perfect. What we appreciate most about him is his patience and his great knowledge of Egyptian law and international investment law.

Mohamed Shelbaya is an amazing lawyer who has strategic vision and is very dedicated to serving his clients.

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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.

It is a pleasure working with Maude Lebois. She is very reliable and organised.

Maude Lebois takes very pragmatic approaches to our matters, is available on a continuous basis and has strong expertise in construction projects.

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Yas Banifatemi
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Yas Banifatemi
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Benjamin Siino
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Benjamin Siino
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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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