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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

International Arbitration

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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International Arbitration - France

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a well-established international arbitration practice covering both commercial and investment arbitrations. The team enjoys the support of a global network of offices. The law firm acts predominantly on the claimant side of investor-state disputes against African governments. The lawyers are experienced in handling a range of commercial arbitration cases, particularly in the oil and gas and construction sectors. The law firm assists with arbitration-related litigation, including set-aside and defence of enforcement proceedings.

À propos de l’équipe

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer dispose d’une pratique bien établie en matière d’arbitrage international, couvrant à la fois les arbitrages commerciaux et d’investissement. L’équipe bénéficie du soutien d’un réseau mondial. Le cabinet intervient principalement du côté des demandeurs dans le cadre de différends entre investisseurs et États contre les gouvernements africains. Les avocats ont de l’expérience dans le traitement d’un large éventail de dossiers d’arbitrage commercial, notamment dans les secteurs du pétrole et du gaz et de la construction. Le cabinet d’avocats intervient dans le cadre de litiges liés à l’arbitrage, y compris l’annulation et la défense des procédures d’exécution.

Strengths

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's advice is always spot on: clear, concise and well considered. They are truly experts in the sector where I operate and they are a pleasure to work with.

    International Arbitration respondentFrance
  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer are very flexible and provide tailor-made solutions.

    International Arbitration respondentFrance
  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer understand the need to balance risk with opportunity and advise accordingly. They are true business partners.

    International Arbitration respondentFrance
  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer are one of the best teams specialising in arbitration for sure. They have a very strategic point of view in the cases.

    International Arbitration respondentFrance
  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer have a perfectly coordinated, multidisciplinary team.

    International Arbitration respondentFrance
  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer dispose d'une équipe multidisciplinaire parfaitement coordonnée.

    International Arbitration respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Thierry Tomasi
    Band 4Thierry Tomasi

    Thierry Tomasi

    Thierry Tomasi acts in commercial arbitrations across the construction, energy and transport sectors. He acts on behalf of French and international corporations.

    Thierry Tomasi intervient dans le cadre d’arbitrages commerciaux dans les secteurs de la construction, de l’énergie et des transports. Il intervient pour des entreprises françaises et internationales.

    • Thierry Tomasi is a standout. He is a citizen of the world. He is very sharp, he works very hard and he is very ambitious.

      International Arbitration respondentFrance
    • Thierry Tomasi est exceptionnel. C'est un citoyen du monde. Il est très brillant, très travailleur et très ambitieux.

      International Arbitration respondentFrance

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