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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration - UK

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher regularly acts on significant commercial arbitrations and complex investor-state claims, fielding a strong bench of experienced practitioners in both. The firm attracts a variety of clients in the telecommunications, financial services and energy sectors, as well as governments. The team is experienced in handling a wide range of contentious matters, including disputes arising out of joint ventures, infrastructure projects, insurance agreements and commercial contracts. It regularly handles arbitrations before leading arbitral institutions as well as ad hoc disputes.
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Work Highlights

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  • Gibson Dunn represented Corral Morocco Holdings in a USD250 million arbitration against Morocco.

Strengths

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  • Gibson Dunn is very responsive and always ready and willing to help and meet tight deadlines.

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  • Gibson Dunn is excellent technically and demonstrate brilliant client service skills.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Harris
    Christopher Harris

    Christopher Harris

    Christopher Harris KC is a renowned arbitration practitioner with significant experience representing clients in commercial international arbitration disputes relating to a wide array of industries. Having practiced at the bar for two decades, he is well regarded for his advocacy in high-value oil and gas disputes and infrastructure-related arbitrations. He regularly acts in arbitrations under ICSID, UNCITRAL and ICC rules. He also acts in investment treaty arbitrations.

    • Chris is highly effective as an advocate and strategist on investment treaty cases, as well as in court proceedings.

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    • Chris is a terrific all-round lawyer with great judgment.

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    • Chris is phenomenal and is an advocacy powerhouse.

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  • Penny Madden
    Penny Madden

    Penny Madden

    Penny Madden KC is co-chair of the firm's international arbitration group and is an impressive figure in the market, with vast experience acting in complex commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. She fields significant international expertise, acting for clients across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

    • Penny demonstrates impressive technical and advocacy skills.

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    • Penny is very persuasive and incredibly sensitive to the client's commercial needs.

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  • Piers Plumptre
    Piers Plumptre

    Piers Plumptre

    Piers Plumptre has a significant arbitration practice and is renowned for acting in disputes stemming from the Middle East and Africa. He advises across a range of arbitral rules including the ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL . He demonstrates notable strengths in the infrastructure and energy sectors.

    • Piers prepares the best practical approach and answer for the client.

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    • He is on the details, very hard-working and dedicated to his work.

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    • Piers is very creative and knows his area very well.

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