Linklaters, Dispute Resolution | Chambers Global Profile

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Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Linklaters is a prestigious international law firm with an impressive depth of experience in dispute resolution matters across Africa. It is recognised for its representation of states, mining companies and banking institutions in investor-state arbitrations, with considerable experience appearing before ICSID and the ICC. The team demonstrates significant activity in francophone and anglophone Africa, with the capabilities of its Africa-focused lawyers in London, Paris and Lisbon being bolstered by its alliance with Webber Wentzel in South Africa.

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Strengths

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"Linklaters has a strong team dealing with Africa-related matters. I am very pleased with the firm's service and its responsiveness."

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"Linklaters has a strong team dealing with Africa-related matters. I am very pleased with the firm's service and its responsiveness."

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Notable Practitioners

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Roland Ziadé

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Roland Ziadé is an accomplished international arbitration counsel, with notable activity in francophone Africa and a strong understanding of OHADA law. Based in Paris, he has many years of experience representing sovereign states as well as construction, mining, and oil and gas companies in very high-value disputes.

"Roland Ziadé is reliable, competent and a sophisticated counsel."

"Roland is very good, I have huge respect for him."

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Arnaud de La Cotardière

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Arnaud de La Cotardière is a seasoned, Paris-based disputes lawyer who is noted for his handling of a prolific range of arbitration mandates in Africa, including investor-state disputes. He regularly acts for African sovereign states before the ICC and ICSID.

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Matthew Weiniger KC

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Based in London, Matthew Weiniger KC provides frequent counsel and representation to clients in sectors such as banking and energy. Investment treaty arbitrations are an area of particular expertise, and he has extensive experience appearing in ICC proceedings.

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