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Provided by Charles Kaplan
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A key figure in international arbitration, Charles has over thirty years of experience and has acted in some of the world’s largest disputes. He primarily represents energy, infrastructure and industrial leaders active in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and elsewhere. His experience includes conducting arbitrations on oil production sharing agreements, gas pricing disputes, EPC contracts, tax stabilization agreements, international joint ventures, as well as aircraft development programs.
Charles is qualified as an English barrister and as a French avocat. In addition to investment disputes, he has handled civil as well as common law disputes in a number of jurisdictions in Africa, as well as in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. He has in-depth experience of arbitrations under all major arbitral rules, including ICC, ICSID, and LCIA rules, among others, and regularly sits as arbitrator.
Career
Orrick
Partner, International Arbitration (2013 – 2023)
Herbert Smith Freehills
Partner, International Arbitration (1996 – 2013)
Coudert Frères
Lawyer (1984 – 1996)
Languages Spoken
English, French, Italian
Education
Cambridge University
B.A.
1979
Inns of Court School of Law
1980
Chambers Review
Global
Charles Kaplan remains a well-known name in the French arbitration market. He often assists investors with disputes against sovereign states. He joined ASAFO & CO. in January 2024.
Charles Kaplan is an accomplished international arbitrator and arbitration counsel who is commended by sources for his extensive experience in investment treaty arbitrations, as well as in contentious matters relating to distribution agreements, loan recovery issues and construction projects. He recently joined ASAFO's Paris office after leaving Orrick.
Charles Kaplan is an accomplished international arbitrator and arbitration counsel who is commended by sources for his extensive experience in investment treaty arbitrations, as well as in contentious matters relating to distribution agreements, loan recovery issues and construction projects. He recently joined ASAFO's Paris office after leaving Orrick.
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Provided by Chambers
"Charles is a trusted adviser. He is very knowledgeable and a sharp litigator, who is great at assisting us."
"Charles Kaplan has a wealth of knowledge. He is highly intelligent."
"Charles is a trusted adviser. I would say he is very knowledgeable and a sharp litigator."
"Charles is a trusted adviser. He is very knowledgeable and a sharp litigator, who is great at assisting us."
"Charles Kaplan has a wealth of knowledge. He is highly intelligent."
"Charles is a trusted adviser. I would say he is very knowledgeable and a sharp litigator."
