Arbitration
Arbitration is the preferred method of resolving international disputes. It provides a neutral and tailored forum for business disputes, particularly in an international context. Characterized by significant procedural flexibility that bridges the differences between national judicial systems, it benefits from a simplified regime for the recognition of awards, ensuring efficiency.
In view of the evolving nature of arbitration, international treaties and case law, companies need support from experienced lawyers who are recognised for their expertise. Gide has a long-standing and renowned expertise in international arbitration, a specialty that has always been one of the firm’s core areas of focus.
Rooted in its strategically-located offices in Paris and London, and supported by its offices in Algiers, Casablanca, Warsaw, and Istanbul, our team has recognised world-class expertise and is familiar with the rules and regulations of the leading arbitration institutions (ICC, LCIA, ICSID, etc.) and UNCITRAL. Some of our members are also renowned arbitrators.
As a multidisciplinary firm, we advise our clients, whether they are public or private companies, States or investors, in complex commercial, investment, institutional and ad hoc proceedings, wherever the arbitration takes place. We support them from the pre-litigation phase (negotiation, mediation, expert opinions, precautionary measures) through to litigation for the recognition and enforcement of awards.
Areas of intervention
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We represent investors, governments and public bodies in arbitration proceedings relating to investments, including those subject to ICSID rules, on issues of public international law, European law, the law of obligations and tax law.
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We support project managers, builders, engineers and insurers in arbitration relating to construction and infrastructure projects, including in energy, mining, water and defence, in Africa, Latin America and Europe.
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We advise operators, suppliers and regulators in arbitration proceedings relating to exploration, production, transport, distribution and supply contracts for hydrocarbons, electricity and natural resources in Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
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We represent shareholders, buyers and sellers in arbitration relating to the acquisition of companies or shareholdings and in disputes between partners, including in the heavy industry, banking, distribution and telecommunications sectors.
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We represent manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and clients in arbitration involving distribution, sales, supply, transport and service contracts, issues of quality, compliance and product liability and the termination of commercial relationships, including in the agri-food, textile and luxury sectors.
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We act in proceedings for the setting aside, recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards before French and international courts, invoking or contesting grounds of invalidity, public policy, immunity and fraud and requesting or opposing precautionary or provisional measures.