Arbitration (International)
Europe Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 2
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The well-reputed London and Paris teams of Herbert Smith Freehills handle high-value investment treaty and commercial arbitrations, with a particular focus on African and Middle Eastern energy sector disputes. The firm is also noted for its presence in the German market, with key lawyers in Frankfurt advising international companies on varied commercial disputes. Clients benefit from the teams' extensive experience in sectors such as automotive, construction and IT as well as insurance. The firm complements its strong offering with its prowess in handling enforcement proceedings across various European jurisdictions.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills represented the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Justice, in connection with an investment arbitration.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm deals with cross-border matters very professionally and manages to keep all the balls in the air. Herbert Smith is certainly one of the most professional outfits out there and is very easy to work with."
"The firm's team are able to quickly understand multifaceted issues and get to the point."
"The team is very well organised and has a very good quality of lawyer at each level."
"Herbert Smith are able to grasp technical and complex facts and package them into coherent and persuasive arguments."
"The firm deals with cross-border matters very professionally and manages to keep all the balls in the air. Herbert Smith is certainly one of the most professional outfits out there and is very easy to work with."
"The firm's team are able to quickly understand multifaceted issues and get to the point."
"The team is very well organised and has a very good quality of lawyer at each level."
"Herbert Smith are able to grasp technical and complex facts and package them into coherent and persuasive arguments."