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International Arbitration - France

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What the Team is Known For

White & Case's outstanding team is active on substantial and high-profile operations worldwide. The practice has an especially prominent profile in the construction space, often representing construction companies in disputes with suppliers and state or privately-owned employers. The team also earns tremendous praise for its handling of diverse energy sector mandates. The law firm boasts further expertise in cases involving the Middle East, Latin America and jurisdictions in Africa.

Work Highlights

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  • White & Case represented the Federal Republic of Nigeria in an ICSID arbitration brought by South Korea’s national oil company and two of its Nigerian subsidiaries under the Nigeria-Korea bilateral investment treaty.

Strengths

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White & Case has technical lawyers who handle big arbitration cases for us, and their work is always very well done.

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White & Case's lawyers are responsive and they know what they are talking about. They have particular expertise and knowledge in construction arbitrations.

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The team at White & Case is phenomenal at handling international arbitration matters.

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White & Case has excellent arbitration lawyers who are very prepared and brilliant in hearings. They have a lot of experience and speak confidently.

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Our lawyers at White & Case are efficient and reactive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Charles Nairac
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Charles Nairac
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Charles Nairac is regularly instructed on complex arbitration cases and handles both investment and commercial arbitrations across a variety of jurisdictions, including in Eastern Europe and Africa.

Charles Nairac is a very good, constructive lawyer.

Charles Nairac is phenomenal.

Charles Nairac is an amazing lawyer.

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Michael Polkinghorne
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Michael Polkinghorne
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Practice head Michael Polkinghorne maintains a leading reputation for his expertise in commercial arbitration in the energy sector.

We go to Michael Polkinghorne with very big arbitration matters and he is excellent.

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Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall KC
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Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall KC
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Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall KC represents multinationals and sovereign states in high-stakes arbitration cases. He is active across the energy and construction sectors.

Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall is really passionate about his work. He is always calm and in control, which gives great confidence to his clients.

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Christophe Von Krause
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Christophe Von Krause
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Band 3

Christophe Von Krause has a wealth of experience advising on commercial arbitration cases that frequently involve African jurisdictions. He further assists clients with post-M&A, contractual and construction disputes.

Christophe Von Krause takes very pragmatic approaches to matters.

Christophe Von Krause is a really hands-on lawyer who has a good knowledge of strategies.

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Elizabeth Oger-Gross
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Elizabeth Oger-Gross
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Band 4

Elizabeth Oger-Gross is well regarded for her expertise in African cases. She mostly acts in energy and construction disputes.

I find Elizabeth Oger-Gross excellent. She is very dynamic, pragmatic and client-oriented.

Elizabeth Oger-Gross stands out to me as a very active, good lawyer in this area.

I find Elizabeth Oger-Gross fantastic. She is extremely smart, understands issues very quickly and takes everything into account when she is facing a problem.

Elizabeth Oger-Gross is extremely responsive and always has a problem-solving mindset.

Elizabeth Oger-Gross is a great lawyer who is very bright.

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Lucas de Ferrari
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Lucas de Ferrari
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Up and Coming

Lucas de Ferrari focuses on commercial and investment arbitrations and has particular expertise handling disputes in the construction, energy and infrastructure sectors.

Lucas de Ferrari is a responsive lawyer who has a good technical knowledge and quickly picks up cases' facts.

Lucas de Ferrari is a really nice and smart lawyer.

Lucas de Ferrari is a good person and a brilliant lawyer.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Charles Nairac
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Charles Nairac
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Michael Polkinghorne
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Michael Polkinghorne
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Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall KC
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Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall KC
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Christophe Von Krause
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Christophe Von Krause
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Elizabeth Oger-Gross
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Elizabeth Oger-Gross
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Band 4
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Lucas de Ferrari
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Lucas de Ferrari
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Up and Coming
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