Erwan Robert

Erwan is an associate in the Energy and Natural Resources Group based in Paris.

Experience

Representative matters

Advised a consortium in relation to a dispute arising out of a contract for the construction of a dam in an African State (dispute board – contract based on the FIDIC yellow book).

Representing an investor against a Latin American state in annulment proceedings before the Paris Court of Appeal

Representing an American industrial company against an African ministry in ICC arbitration proceedings

Advised a consortium in relation to a dispute arising out of a contract for the construction of a dam in an African State (dispute board – contract based on the FIDIC yellow book).

Representing an investor against a Latin American state in annulment proceedings before the Paris Court of Appeal

Representing an American industrial company against an African ministry in ICC arbitration proceedings

Acted for state-owned French contractors in two highly confidential ICC arbitration proceedings concerning the design and project management of nuclear power plants in France (governed by French law).

Advised a European contractor in an ICC arbitration in relation to its claim arising out of the construction of a hotel in Azerbaijan (governed by Azeri law, seated in Geneva in English language).

Advised a European manufacturer in an ICC arbitration in relation to a claim relating to a mining project in Africa (governed by French law, seated in Paris in French language) in which a central argument turns on the applicability and scope of exclusion and limitation of liability clauses.

Advised a European contractor in DAB proceedings and ICC arbitration proceedings against a European public entity regarding a road construction project (FIDIC), subject to Eastern Europe law.

Advising a European consortium in relation to a power project in Francophone Africa (FIDIC), subject to French law.

Advised a contractor in an ICC arbitration in relation to claims regarding a power project in the Middle East (governed by Qatari law, seated in Geneva in English language).

Advised a French engineering company, member of a consortium, on a rail extension project in the UK during the contract negotiations at tender phase covering the provision of advice and assistance with drafting the engineering and construction contract.

Advised a French client on a rail project in Asia involving the review of a construction contract (FIDIC) and project correspondence in relation to claims.

Advised US and European clients in relation to the negotiation of various contracts for the design, procurement, installation and commissioning of food processing equipment for several projects located in France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Belarus and Algeria.

Advised US and European clients in relation to claims relating to delay and disruption, additional costs and performance of the equipment. Assisted with the negotiation and execution of settlements.

Advised a French life science company with the negotiation and drafting of an EPCM contract with a French engineering company for refurbishment works and the installation of a new production line in a pre-existing facility in France.

Advised a UK subsidiary of a Korean construction group in relation to an industrial construction project in France. Advised on public policy provisions pertaining to the French regime on subcontractors and mandatory financial securities. Preparing project correspondence.

Advised a Swedish engineering company, as member of a European engineering consortium, in relation to an engineering and construction project in France.

Advised French Employer with project management, claim analysis and drafting of settlements in relation to delays arising out of the construction of a LNG plant in France.

Advised a French Employer in relation to the negotiation and execution of an EPC contract for extension of the existing LNG facilities.

Counsel to a Consortium of European contractors against a state owned hydroelectric power entity (FIDIC).

Representing a French construction company in an ICC arbitration commenced against an African public entity following the termination of the contract for the construction of a road by both parties. Our client claims in excess of €70 million in extension of time and additional costs. We are also representing the client in the challenge to the call on performance bonds by the employer.

Representing a French construction company in an ICC arbitration commenced by an African public entity for alleged defects to port works.