We are strongly positioned to assist you at all stages of a dispute. Our lawyers are accustomed to legally and factually complex, multi-jurisdictional and high-value cases. We are well versed in the full range of alternative dispute resolution services, including negotiation, mediation, expert determination and adjudication, and work together with our clients to find creative, win-win solutions wherever possible. Where a dispute progresses to trial, we are able to draw from a dedicated team of experts, including as appropriate specialists from other teams or offices, who are acclaimed for their resourceful and effective advocacy. 

We regularly handle court proceedings in support of arbitration, including applications for interim and conservatory measures and the challenge and enforcement of arbitral awards.

Our team has an established reputation across a wide range of industry sectors and fields of law, from corporate and contractual disputes, to oil & gas, energy, mining and natural resources, intellectual property, banking and finance, distribution agreements, commodities and construction disputes, to name only a few. In addition, we assist states, public bodies and investors in investment-related arbitrations, whether under the ICSID or other arbitral rules. Members of our team are also well-respected arbitrators.

We are familiar with all major international arbitration rules as well as with ad hoc arbitrations. Our multicultural team has an in-depth expertise in arbitrations with numerous different seats and governing laws, working where appropriate with our Best Friends network or our contacts in other leading local law firms.

Relevant experience includes:

• Counsel to a Spanish investor in the longest running ICSID arbitration to date, against the Republic of Chile regarding the seizure of a Chilean publishing house. The award was subject to a partial annulment and the proceedings have been remitted before a second arbitral Tribunal. The proceedings have been conducted in English, Spanish and French.
   
• Counsel to a major player in nuclear power production in an ICC arbitration against a global German engineering firm relating to the termination of their joint venture. Following the Respondent opening negotiations with a third party, the claimant successfully claimed breach of the non-competition and confidentiality clauses in the joint venture agreement.
   
• Counsel to a major German firm in a dispute in the satellite telecommunications sector. An ICC arbitration took place in Paris concerning a contract for lease of capacity on a satellite and associated grant of use of frequency rights.
   
• Counsel to a real estate investor in an ICC Geneva arbitration against a property developer regarding the sale of two luxury apartment blocks. The dispute is subject to Qatari law.
   
• Counsel to a major French bank in two ICC arbitrations in a dispute stemming from the financing of a hospital in Saudi Arabia.
   
• Counsel to a leading French engineering company in an ICC arbitration against a Middle Eastern subcontractor. The dispute concerned the construction, maintenance and upgrade of oil pipelines. The law of the United Arab Emirates applied (Technip).

As part of Gide Loyrette Nouel LLP's global disputes practice, the London international dispute resolution (IDR) team has Africa-related arbitration expertise, and also fields specialists in investor-state disputes. Heading up the London IDR department, Rupert Reece acts in arbitrations in both English and French, while Saadia Bhatty and Hannah McIrvine provide counsel-level support.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - England - International Arbitration

Gide Loyrette Nouel LLP‘s ‘very strong‘ London arbitration practice focuses on both commercial and investment disputes, predominantly in the international energy and infrastructure sectors. London IDR head Rupert Reece specialises in international arbitration proceedings concerning joint ventures, construction contracts, aerospace, and international commerce; and counsel Hannah McIrvine is the firm’s insurance arbitration specialist in London. ‘Brilliant lawyer‘ and international investment and commercial arbitration expert Saadia Bhatty was promoted to partner in July 2022.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - England - Dispute Resolution : International Arbitration

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.'s team frequently collaborates with its London counterparts to cover civil and common law issues. The firm has a strong presence in Africa-related matters and acts for a number of African states as well as companies, in matters relating to infrastructure, construction, mining, M&A and tax issues. Its investment and commercial arbitration practice also extends to several other industries and countries and the group has recently been retained by the French state to handle a major mining case. The team is also well known for its strong tribunal litigation expertise in relation to arbitration and is notably acting for the ICC court in a key matter before French courts. The team is co-headed by Carole Malinvaud, who is increasingly sought after as an arbitrator (she has been named chair in several ICSID arbitration cases), Christian Camboulive, Alexandra Munoz and London-based Saadia Bhatty, who was promoted to partner in 2022.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Dispute Resolution : International Arbitration

Gide Loyrette Nouel boasts longstanding expertise in a range of commercial arbitration topics, especially those relating to construction contracts for energy, infrastructure or real estate projects in African, Latin American and European jurisdictions. The law firm often acts for French corporates and state-owned companies on shareholder disputes and the termination of commercial contracts. The lawyers have further experience in expropriation cases and post-M&A disputes.

Chambers Europe & Global 2023 

Gide Loyrette Nouel is a major French firm that handles international arbitration from its Paris office, with further support based in London. The team primarily assists with commercial arbitration proceedings and has experience in cases seated in Paris and Geneva under ICC and Swiss rules. European states also mandate Gide for its strength in UNCITRAL cases regarding mining projects. The team is particularly involved in disputes relating to Africa.

Chambers Europe 2023 - Europe-Wide - Arbitration (International)

As part of Gide Loyrette Nouel LLP's global disputes practice, the London international dispute resolution (IDR) team has Africa-related arbitration expertise, and also fields specialists in investor-state disputes. Heading up the London IDR department, Rupert Reece acts in arbitrations in both English and French, while Saadia Bhatty and Hannah McIrvine provide counsel-level support.

Legal 500 London 2022 - International Arbitration

L’équipe d’arbitrage de Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. est principalement basée au bureau de Paris mais comprend aussi quelques membres installés à Londres. Le cabinet gère un volant important d'arbitrages commerciaux. Il est souvent impliqué dans des affaires dans les secteurs de la construction et de l'énergie, en relation avec l'Europe et l'Afrique. Il agit pour une clientèle française et internationale, dont des entreprises chinoises, turques, américaines et européennes. Les dossiers d'exequatur recouvrent enfin un fort savoir-faire. L'équipe est codirigée par Christian Camboulive, Carole Malinvaud qui a récemment été nommée présidente dans un arbitrage CIRDI, Alexandra Munoz et Rupert Reece qui exerce depuis Londres. Sont également recommandés, les counsels Sacha Willaume et Saadia Bhatty qui est basée à Londres.

Legal 500 Paris 2022 - Résolution de litiges : Arbitrage international

As part of Gide Loyrette Nouel LLP's global disputes practice, the London international dispute resolution (IDR) team has Africa-related arbitration expertise, and also fields specialists in investor-state disputes. Heading up the London IDR department, Rupert Reece acts in arbitrations in both English and French, while Saadia Bhatty and Hannah McIrvine provide counsel-level support.

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - England

Major French firm that handles international arbitration from its Paris office. Primarily assists with commercial arbitration proceedings and has experience in cases seated in Paris, Geneva and London. Acts for clients on proceedings arising out of contractual disputes. Teams in Warsaw and London play a supporting role in construction cases relating to delayed energy and real estate projects in Eastern Europe, Latin America and Africa.

Chambers Europe & Global 2022

Gide Loyrette Nouel boasts longstanding expertise in a range of commercial arbitration topics, especially those relating to construction contracts for energy, infrastructure or real estate projects in African, Latin American and European jurisdictions. The law firm often acts for French corporates and insurance companies on shareholder disputes and the termination of commercial contracts. The team also handles setting-aside proceedings. The lawyers have further experience in expropriation cases and post-M&A disputes.

Chambers Europe & Global 2022

Major French firm that handles prominent international arbitrations from its Paris office. Primarily assists with commercial arbitration proceedings and is experienced in cases under ICC rules. Acts for clients on proceedings arising out of contractual disputes. Further teams in Warsaw and London often play a supporting role in construction cases relating to delayed energy and real estate projects in Eastern Europe, Latin America and Africa.

Chambers Global 2021

Long-standing expertise in a range of commercial arbitration topics, especially those relating to construction contracts for energy, infrastructure or real estate projects in African, Latin American and European jurisdictions. Often acts for French corporates and insurance companies on shareholder disputes and the termination of commercial contracts. Also handles setting-aside proceedings. Further experience in expropriation cases and post-M&A disputes.

Chambers Global 2021

Longstanding expertise in a range of commercial arbitration topics, especially those relating to construction contracts for energy, infrastructure or real estate projects in African, Latin American and European jurisdictions. Often acts for French corporates and insurance companies on shareholder disputes and the termination of commercial contracts. Also handles setting-aside proceedings. Further experience in expropriation cases and post-M&A disputes.

Chambers Europe 2021

Major French firm that handles prominent international arbitrations from its Paris office. Primarily assists with commercial arbitration proceedings and is experienced in cases under ICC rules. Acts for clients on proceedings arising out of contractual disputes. Further teams in Warsaw and London often play a supporting role in construction cases relating to delayed energy and real estate projects in Eastern Europe, Latin America and Africa.

Chambers Europe 2021