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Linklaters

Arbitration (International)

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters has an established presence in the European arbitration market and benefits from the presence of well-regarded individual lawyers spread across multiple jurisdictions. The firm's teams in France, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands receive praise for their handling of significant arbitration procedures and related set-aside and enforcement proceedings. Linklaters represents clients in cases under various rules, including those of the ICC, the LCIA and UNCITRAL, as well as NAI and CEPANI, across seats in Europe. In addition to its strength in commercial arbitration, the firm is experienced in sensitive investment treaty claims against European and African governments. Linklaters acts on behalf of clients in the energy, mining and financial sectors.

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Strengths

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  • Linklaters have strong teams with expansive knowledge and experience, which means they are able to quickly absorb changing facts and circumstances.

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  • Linklaters is able to manage cross-jurisdictional, complex disputes with different legal systems. It has the capacity to quickly understand the client’s instructions and smoothly manage expectations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Matthew Weiniger
    Matthew Weiniger

    Matthew Weiniger

    As the global chair of Linklaters' international arbitration group, Matthew Weiniger KC is well placed to handle a broad range of cases under ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL rules. His client roster includes prominent players from the energy and banking sectors.

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  • Roland Ziadé
    Roland Ziadé

    Roland Ziadé

    Paris-based Roland Ziadé is frequently sought out by prominent clients from the pharmaceutical, banking and retail sectors for his prowess in handling cases under LCIA and ICC rules.

    • Roland Ziadé does high-level counselling and manages teams and cases very well. He is extremely conscientious and has a keen eye for the issues of fact and law to be exploited, resolved or defended.

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