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Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Wall Street law firm White & Case operates an exceptionally well-regarded arbitration practice which is highly visible on Africa-related investor-state and construction matters. Its lawyers possess extensive experience representing states, as well as private entities operating in the oil and gas, financial services, telecoms and insurance sectors. It is especially noted for its dominance in North and francophone Africa, although the firm has taken on cases originating in the majority of African jurisdictions. Its Africa disputes work is typically led by teams in Paris, London and Johannesburg.

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Work Highlights

White & Case represented Commisimpex in long-running proceedings to enforce a 2013 arbitral award against the Republic of Congo. Valued at USD1.7 billion, this matter involved a criminal investigation following the Republic's allegations of bribery against one of the original arbitrators.

Strengths

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White & Case have an excellent level of expertise and excellent availability.

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They have very well-structured team, which is very agile. They are very good technically.

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White & Case have an excellent level of expertise and excellent availability.

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They have very well-structured team, which is very agile. They are very good technically.

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Notable Practitioners

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Charles Nairac

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Charles Nairac is an acclaimed Paris-based layer, known for his assured handling of international arbitrations, including investor-state disputes. He is well positioned to act for both states and foreign investors, with the construction sector being an area of particular strength.

Charles is very professional. He has a very high level of expertise in international arbitration and notable experience in Africa.

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Michael Polkinghorne

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Paris-based Michael Polkinghorne is an accomplished disputes lawyer with a practice primarily focused on energy, telecoms and infrastructure matters. He provides litigation and arbitration counsel to clients globally, with considerable activity representing African sovereign states.

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Christophe von Krause

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Paris-based Christophe von Krause offers diverse experience assisting commercial clients with ICC arbitrations pertaining to Africa. He is particularly noted for his Algerian disputes work as well as for his frequent handling of construction and petrochemicals cases.

He is very good in infrastructure and construction matters.

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