Municipality vs. French Multinational Giant (VIAC)

An arbitration case concerning the termination of a municipal water service contract by a city, which involved a dispute over the repurchase of shares in a local utility company. It raised issues of contract law, public interest, and foreign investment protection. The damages claimed exceeded €30 million. The case was hear by VIAC.
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Dr. Peter Taller

Partner, Managing Partner

Solicitor (England & Wales),
Rechtsanwalt (D),
ügyvéd (H),
Legal consultant (UAE)

Laszlo Nagy

Partner, Managing Partner

Rechtsanwalt (D)
Fachanwalt für Handels- und Gesellschaftsrecht (D)
Fachanwalt für Internationales Wirtschaftsrecht (D)

Norbert Sipos

Of Counsel

Rechtsassessor (D)

Practice areas

Arbitration