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King & Spalding LLP

International Arbitration

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King & Spalding LLP

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International Arbitration - France

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding houses a solid team with an established reputation for its expert handling of high-profile energy sector arbitrations. The law firm acts primarily on the claimant side of investor-state disputes, including cases brought under the ECT in relation to renewable energy investments. The lawyers regularly coordinate advice between teams in France and the USA. The practice handles expropriation cases involving Latin American, European and Middle Eastern jurisdictions.

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Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding represented Go Airlines in a bet-the-company SIAC arbitration against International Aero Engines concerning breaches of several agreements.

Strengths

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  • King & Spalding have substantial experience in the largest cases. The team is highly experienced and able to focus on the points on which a matter turns.

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  • King & Spalding have great lawyers based in Paris but can also (and do) call on other colleagues from their global network to help on projects as and when needed.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Thomas Voisin
    Thomas Voisin

    Thomas Voisin

    Thomas Voisin advises clients on commercial and investment disputes in the oil and gas and automotive sectors. He has experience acting in cases involving European and North African countries.

    • Thomas is an expert in this area, he's very experienced and he knows lots of people in the market.

      International Arbitration respondentGlobal

    • We appreciated Thomas Voisin's preparation and his availability, as well as his ability to lighten up the mood. He never panics.

      International Arbitration respondentGlobal

    • I have a very good impression of Thomas Voisin. He is very professional and hard-working. I only have good things to say about him.

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  • Marc-Olivier Langlois
    Marc-Olivier Langlois

    Marc-Olivier Langlois

    Marc-Olivier Langlois advises clients on construction and energy disputes and is well versed in cases under ICC and ICSID arbitral rules.

    • Marc-Olivier Langlois is able to rapidly gain the confidence of his clients through his dedication, knowledge of the files, and ability to identify and find solutions to address the key issues.

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