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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

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.

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Strengths

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

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

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  • 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.

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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.

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

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Notable Practitioners

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

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  • Laurence Franc-Menget
    Laurence Franc-Menget

    Laurence Franc-Menget

    Laurence Franc-Menget handles arbitration cases across a range of African jurisdictions. She is particularly active in the energy and mining sectors.

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