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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 Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS).
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Sovereign & Government Disputes.
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- Service: Global Arbitration
- Area: Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)
- Focus: Sovereign & Government Disputes
Selected Mandate
Construction dispute regarding government procurement between a Jordanian contractor and a government agency.
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