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Gide Loyrette Nouel

International Arbitration

Global Guide 2026 : France

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With offices in Paris, London, Algiers, Casablanca, Warsaw and Istanbul, our practice boasts recognised worldwide expertise and is familiar with the rules of the main arbitration institutions (ICC, LCIA, ICSID, etc.) as well as those of UNCITRAL.

Some of our members are also renowned arbitrators.​

Enriched by the firm's multi-disciplinary approach, we advise our clients, including public and private companies, governments and investors, on both civil law and common law issues in complex commercial, investment, institutional and ad hoc arbitration proceedings.​

We support our clients from the pre-litigation phase (negotiation, mediation, expert opinions, protective measures) through to litigation for the recognition and enforcement of awards.

Industries (11)

  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Defence
  • Natural resources
  • Banking
  • Infrastructure
  • Healthcare
  • Consumer products
  • Finance
  • Telecommunications
  • Oil & gas

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International Arbitration - France

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Gide Loyrette Nouel boasts longstanding expertise in a range of commercial arbitration topics, especially those relating to construction contracts for energy, infrastructure or real estate projects in African, Latin American and European jurisdictions. The law firm often acts for French corporates and state-owned companies in contractual disputes and set-aside proceedings. The lawyers have further experience in enforcement proceedings and post-M&A disputes.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gide Loyrette Nouel represented the French Republic in a treaty-based arbitration concerning mining concessions.

Strengths

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  • I think Gide Loyrette Nouel is the top independent law firm in international arbitration. It provides high class service, has a strong footprint in North Africa and is viewed as a class act in Paris.

    International Arbitration respondentGlobal

  • Gide Loyrette Nouel does complex work and does it very well.

    International Arbitration respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Carole Malinvaud
    Carole Malinvaud

    Carole Malinvaud

    Carole Malinvaud's practice includes acting as an arbitrator and as counsel in commercial and investment cases. She assists domestic clients and global corporations with cases involving European and African jurisdictions.

    • Carole is a superb arbitrator, she is extraordinarily prepared and top quality.

      International Arbitration respondentGlobal

    • Carole is a fantastic lawyer.

      International Arbitration respondentGlobal

    • Carole Malinvaud has done a very good job procedurally. She is superb and was really on top of everything.

      International Arbitration respondentGlobal

    • I'm working closely with Carole Malinvaud whom I think very highly of. She's a very diligent and thoughtful lawyer.

      International Arbitration respondentGlobal

    • Carole Malinvaud is a hard worker, always fully prepared and hands-on. She is a very solid lawyer who can have sharp discussions on legal issues. She is impressive and really independent too.

      International Arbitration respondentGlobal
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  • Alexandra Munoz
    Alexandra Munoz

    Alexandra Munoz

    Alexandra Munoz is well regarded for her growing arbitration practice, acting in both commercial and investor-state cases. She often handles cases involving African jurisdictions.

    • I really appreciate the gentle manner with which Alexandra Munoz handles her cases.

      International Arbitration respondentGlobal

    • Alexandra Munoz is extremely reasonable, no-nonsense and very good.

      International Arbitration respondentGlobal

    • Alexandra Munoz is very available and gives pertinent advice.

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  • Christian Camboulive
    Christian Camboulive

    Christian Camboulive

    Christian Camboulive is regularly engaged to advise clients on ICC cases. He has expertise in matters relating to construction, infrastructure projects and contractual disputes.

    • Christian Camboulive did a good job.

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