French Supreme Court requires parties to raise irregularities, not just before the arbitral institution to avoid waiver in set aside proceedings, but also before the arbitral tribunal
How close is too close? Paris Court of Appeal sets aside arbitral award due to an arbitrator’s failure to disclose a “close personal relationship” with counsel
Rémi Sassine is an associate in the International Arbitration practice of the Paris office. His practice focuses on international arbitration and complex cross-border litigation.
Rémi has advised clients on commercial and investment arbitration matters under a range of institutional rules, including the ICC, LCIA, DIAC and ICSID, across multiple jurisdictions, in particular Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Remi's experience includes advising sovereign States, as well as private and State-owned entities, with a focus on construction and commodity-related disputes.
Prior to joining Clyde & Co, Remi acquired a wide range of experience in international arbitration in several leading law firms in Paris and Beirut.
Remi was admitted to the Paris Bar in 2021. He holds a Master's degree in Global Business Law and Governance from the University of Paris I Pantheon Sorbonne and the University of Melbourne, as well as a Master's degree in Private International Law from the University of Paris II Pantheon-Assas.
He is fluent in English, French and Arabic.
Experience
Representing a leading European construction company in a dispute arising out of an EPCI Contract, including ICC mediation.
Representing a European steel producer in a dispute arising out of a supply agreement, including ICC mediation and arbitration.
Representing an Asian State-owned construction company in an ICC arbitration arising out of a contract for the construction of transmission lines.
Representing a Jordanian company in an ICC arbitration with a European company arising out of a commercial agreement in the commodities sector.
Representing an African State-owned company in French set-aside proceedings arising out of a construction dispute.
Representing an American investor in an ICSID arbitration against Guyana regarding the construction and implementation of a parking project.
Representing a high-tech company regarding an ad hoc arbitration arising out of a license agreement.
Representing a south-east Asian State-owned company in an ICC arbitration in the construction sector.
Representing an African State-owned company in set aside proceedings in France in the construction sector.
Representing an African State in ICSID annulment proceedings concerning the restructuring of a commercial bank.
French Supreme Court requires parties to raise irregularities, not just before the arbitral institution to avoid waiver in set aside proceedings, but also before the arbitral tribunal
How close is too close? Paris Court of Appeal sets aside arbitral award due to an arbitrator’s failure to disclose a “close personal relationship” with counsel