Infrastructure Disputes

The Debevoise Infrastructure practice is a multi-disciplinary practice skilled in assisting our clients to manage their infrastructure construction and operating contracts.

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Contacts

Tony Dymond

Dietmar Prager

Thought Leadership

IBA Evidence Rules Updated to Reflect Modern Developments and Best Practices
Kabab-Ji and the Law of the Arbitration Agreement: French and English Courts Clash Once Again
The UK Supreme Court Rules on the Availability of Adjudication for Insolvent Contractors

Recognition

Winner in the “International Arbitration Practice that Impressed” category

—GAR Awards, 2020

Ranked in Band 1 for International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution.

It is really an all star team […] each individual is a star. It really is something to see them in action.

[A]n excellent firm. They’re an extremely professional, full service, one-stop shop for all complex matters.

—Chambers Global, 2019-2020

Top-ranked international firm for International Arbitration in Latin America.

—The Legal 500 Latin America, 2019

They are excellent in every respect, without exception […] they are efficient, responsive, collaborative and eager to help.”

[T]hey are thought leaders, they can handle complex matters better than almost anyone else and they’re hard to beat.

—Chambers Global, 2020

[O]utstanding international platform. They are tremendously strong globally. One of their differentiators is that their team is very diverse, with members of many nationalities and origins. This allows them to successfully take cases involving many different jurisdictions.

—Chambers Global: Arbitration – International, 2019

They set the standard. They just do exceptional work; it’s very complex and very detailed.

—Chambers USA, 2020

A highly knowledgeable team that is very collaborative and creative.

—The Legal 500 US, 2020

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The Debevoise team has authored various guides and tools to further the practice of international arbitration, including the industry standard setting Efficiency Protocol, and the Protocol to Promote Cybersecurity in International Arbitration.

These resources can be found here.

Announcement

David Rivkin, partner at Debevoise and Plimpton.

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Ranked as a leading firm for Construction: Contentious in the UK.

The contentious construction team at Debevoise & Plimpton contains an unrivalled mix of individuals.

Genuine in-depth construction and engineering legal expertise with an international reach.

—The Legal 500 UK, 2020

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Our multidisciplinary Infrastructure Group covers projects across the sector. We have an excellent track record of advising on contract management issues on live projects, backed up by a well-developed and executed litigation strategy.We do some of our best work behind the scenes, helping parties keep their projects on track to stay on good terms. We help clients to avoid, manage and resolve issues effectively and efficiently. We work closely with project teams and liaise with other parties to prevent complications from deteriorating into disputes.If formal proceedings prove necessary, we are leaders in enforcing our clients’ rights without losing sight of the bigger picture. We fight to win, but act at every stage with sensitivity to the long-term relationships of our clients and the treatment of assets of strategic importance.The firm’s collaborative culture gives clients the benefit of the full firm’s resources, including deep partner involvement on all matters. In addition, the firm’s network of external contacts includes leading local counsel and other experts in North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia.Individually and collectively we are routinely ranked highly in the Chambers and Legal 500 guides for our arbitration and litigation expertise. Our ability to offer solid and reliable advice throughout the life of a project is regularly noted and commended.