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A curated archive of over 500 of our recent mandates.
Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Global Arbitration.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Commercial & Sectoral Arbitration.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Aviation & Transport.
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- Service: Global Arbitration
- Area: Commercial & Sectoral Arbitration
- Focus: Aviation & Transport
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Advising a shipping and logistics center on the procedural requirements for challenging arbitral awards before the Federal Courts, focusing on notification validity and statutory limitation periods for filing nullification lawsuits.
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