Linklaters, Dispute Resolution | Chambers Global Profile

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Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

Band 2

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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The Linklaters team is sufficiently large to provide all the strategic answers and then carry out the work in detail.

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We obtained a very good result thanks to Linklaters. They were diligent and meticulous in their work.

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The Linklaters team is sufficiently large to provide all the strategic answers and then carry out the work in detail.

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We obtained a very good result thanks to Linklaters. They were diligent and meticulous in their work.

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Notable Practitioners

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Roland Ziadé

Band 2

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 is an exceptional lawyer with lots of work in Africa.

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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.

Arnaud is a precious help to his clients. He is competent, very serious and attentive, and he knows how to manage complex situations with a calm and confident manner.

Arnaud stands out in terms of his availability, willingness to listen to clients and ability to write things extremely clearly.

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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.

Matthew Weiniger is a very good investment arbitration lawyer.

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