Charles Kaplan is head of our Paris arbitration practice. He specialises in international arbitration and has extensive experience of arbitration under ICC, AAA, ICSID, UNCITRAL, AFA (French Arbitration Association) and other rules.
He has conducted arbitrations concerning oil production sharing agreements, long term commodity supply agreements, construction and engineering projects, and political risk insurance, among others. Charles also appears in commercial proceedings before the French Courts, including enforcement and challenge of arbitration awards, as well as insurance and reinsurance disputes.
He is bilingual in French and English, and also speaks Italian.
Credentials
- a State Agency in ad hoc arbitration arising from privatisation of a bank in former Yugoslavia (London-English law)
- a hotel operator in a dispute arising from termination of management contract (ICC - Paris, French Law, English language)
- a subsidiary of a multinational energy company in an ad hoc arbitration relating to a long term hydroelectricity supply contract (French)
- arbitrator in ad hoc arbitration in Paris arising from chemical supply agreement (English language, French law)
- arbitrator in ICC arbitration (English language, French Law) arising from contract for provision of telecommunications services in former Yugoslavia
Accolades
" 'Outstanding practitioner' Charles Kaplan has developed a particular expertise in arbitration cases relating to the aviation industry, as well as the energy and telecoms sectors. Interviewees describe him as 'a committed lawyer who develops a remarkable knowledge of each case' "
Chambers Global 2008
"... Charles Kaplan enjoys a hugely popular market reputation. He is well known for his skills in the energy sector and the depth of his commitment to cases"
Chambers Global 2008
"Interviewees were impressed by Charles Kaplan's ability to 'combine rigour and imagination' in providing 'superb advice' "
Chambers Global 2007