Chambers Review

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is well placed to handle commercial and investor-state cases under various rules, including those of ICSID, the ICC and the LCIA and various seats across Europe. The firm also assists with ECT claims. In addition, Gibson Dunn offers strength in annulment and enforcement proceedings, acting for parties in front of English courts and globally. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is particularly revered for its work in the energy sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Gibson Dunn represented Crescent Petroleum in a claim against the National Iranian Oil Company regarding a gas sale and purchase contract.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Cyrus Benson
5
Cyrus Benson
5
Band 5
Cyrus Benson often acts for investors in high-profile investment treaty cases against European states. His expertise also encompasses commercial arbitration under ICC rules.

Cyrus is concise, astute and precise, and his approach to tactics and strategy is unsurpassed.

Cyrus's instincts are second to none, his advocacy is superb, and his attention to detail is amazing. He works extremely hard and is highly experienced. He is very technically strong and very focused.

Cyrus is an exceptional lawyer, possesses good knowledge of the practice, has a very strong grasp of tactics and is a terrific advocate.

Cyrus never overstates his cases, judges his tribunals with great care, says the right thing and is extremely bright.

Penny Madden KC
5
Penny Madden KC
5
Band 5
Penny Madden KC is experienced in handling a broad range of arbitration mandates across London and Europe, with strength in ECT claims and LCIA as well as ICC proceedings.

Penny is a very effective arbitration advocate. She combines strong legal arguments with charm and humour. She wins over tribunals with her advocacy. She does an amazing range of work.

We find Penny approachable and knowledgeable. Her attitude and approach to guidance and advice is particularly notable.

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Europe-wide

Arbitration (International)

Cyrus Benson
5
Cyrus Benson
5
Band 5
Penny Madden KC
5
Penny Madden KC
5
Band 5