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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Clients benefit from White & Case's globally integrated network of offices, with extensive resources in Paris, London and Frankfurt as well as Stockholm and the CEE region. Its teams handle a wide range of high-end construction arbitrations, including those relating to major oil and gas and infrastructure projects. The firm enjoys a superb standing for its energy sector arbitration practice, spanning gas price review cases, joint venture disputes and ECT cases. Furthermore, White & Case frequently represents states and investors in high profile investment arbitrations, often involving Eastern European jurisdictions as well as matters regarding Latin American and African entities. The firm complements its outstanding offering with impressive strength in annulment proceedings.

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Strengths

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  • White & Case's strategic approach and planning are excellent.

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  • W&C is way up there in terms of the depth of practice and experience. The firm has a formidable team.

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  • The team at White & Case combines in-depth legal knowledge with an innovative strategy that allows it to offer effective solutions adapted to each case.

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  • White & Case are very reliable and the whole team are incredibly approachable and technically savvy.

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  • White & Case's strategic approach and planning are excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Polkinghorne
    Michael Polkinghorne

    Michael Polkinghorne

    Leading practitioner Michael Polkinghorne is revered for his breadth of expertise in the energy sector, especially in gas price reviews. He operates from the firm's Paris office and acts on arbitrations across the entire European continent as well as on set-aside proceedings in courts.

    • Michael is a fantastic lawyer and a delightful person so it is a pleasure to work with him.

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  • Charles Nairac
    Charles Nairac

    Charles Nairac

    Charles Nairac is highly reputed for his expertise in investor-state and commercial arbitrations across the construction, finance and energy sectors. He is experienced in handling proceedings under ICC and ICSID rules.

    • Charles is fantastic. He has great reasonability, integrity and is one of those counsel who's word a tribunal can take to the bank. His word is worth gold.

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  • Andrea Menaker
    Andrea Menaker

    Andrea Menaker

    Andrea Menaker enjoys a robust reputation for her investor state work, acting for both sovereign states and investors in disputes under ICSID and ICC rules.

    • She is very responsive, personally involved and is commercial in her approach.

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  • Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall
    Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall

    Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall

    Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall KC acts for states, corporates and state-owned entities on Swiss and London-seated arbitrations under ICC rules, with a particular focus on energy and construction disputes.

    • Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall is very good and has a wide amount of experience.

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  • Anne Véronique Schlaepfer
    Anne Véronique Schlaepfer

    Anne Véronique Schlaepfer

    Geneva-based Anne Véronique Schlaepfer is regularly mandated by corporates from the energy and construction sectors for her strength in European and global arbitrations under ICC rules.

    • She stands out for her sharp legal mind and ability to navigate complex cross-border matters with clarity and precision. She combines strategic thinking with a collaborative approach.

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    • Anne Véronique Schlaepfer is very experienced in international arbitration. She understands complicated issues very rapidly and knows how to best protect the client's interests.

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