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Carole Malinvaud

Carole Malinvaud

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Carole Malinvaud is a partner at Gide Paris, where she coordinates the firm's international arbitration activities and chairs Gide's Pro Bono endowment fund.

She practises international commercial law, with a particular focus on international arbitration. Carole has recently concentrated on construction, energy and defence arbitrations under ICC and ICSID rules. She also acts as arbitrator in a number of ICC and ICSID arbitrations.

Carole is a lecturer at the University of Paris II as part of the Master 2 in International Business Law and at Sciences Po Paris as part of the LLM in Transnational Arbitration. She has been Vice-Chair of the ICC Court of Arbitration since 2021 and an elected member of the ICCA Board since 2017. She has also been an elected member of the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS) since 2015, President of the Ordinary Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) since 2016 and President of the ad hoc Division of the Paris Olympic Games (2024).

Carole is a graduate of the University of Paris II (DEA in private law - 1986) and Harvard (LL.M., Harvard Law School, Lavoisier and Fulbright scholarships - 1988). She was admitted to the Paris Bar in 1986 and to the New York Bar in 1990.

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Chambers Global Guide

International Arbitration: Arbitrators - France

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Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Global Market Leaders

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Band 2

Individual Editorial

Carole Malinvaud is based in Paris and is known for her strength in construction and energy disputes. She often features on cases across Europe and francophone Africa, and is particularly experienced in ICC and ICSID arbitrations.

International Arbitration - France

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Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Europe-wide

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Individual Editorial
Paris-based Carole Malinvaud is a widely acclaimed counsel and arbitrator inside and outside of France. She acts as chair and co-arbitrator in tribunals under ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. Carole Malinvaud is also appreciated for her counsel work, where she represents clients in ICC arbitrations and related court proceedings.

Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

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Individual Editorial
Paris-based Carole Malinvaud is a leading lawyer for international arbitration across francophone and North Africa. She has notable commercial arbitration experience, appearing as counsel on mandates relating to investments and construction projects. She is also in high demand as an arbitrator.

Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

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Band 4

Individual Editorial
Paris-based Carole Malinvaud is a widely acclaimed counsel and arbitrator inside and outside of France. She acts as chair and co-arbitrator in tribunals under ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. Carole Malinvaud is also appreciated for her counsel work, where she represents clients in ICC arbitrations and related court proceedings.

Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Carole Malinvaud is based in Paris and is experienced leading disputes across a range of sectors, with proficiency in matters related to mining, construction and oil and gas sectors. She frequently represents sovereign states, arbitral institutions and global corporations, and is well regarded for her capabilities handling commercial matters across European and African jurisdictions. Malinvaud regularly sits as an arbitrator under various arbitral institutions.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators - Africa-wide

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Individual Editorial
Paris-based Carole Malinvaud is a leading lawyer for international arbitration across francophone and North Africa. She has notable commercial arbitration experience, appearing as counsel on mandates relating to investments and construction projects. She is also in high demand as an arbitrator.

Strengths

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

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide
  • Carole is a fantastic lawyer.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide
  • Carole Malinvaud has done a very good job procedurally. She is superb and was really on top of everything.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide
  • I'm working closely with Carole Malinvaud whom I think very highly of. She's a very diligent and thoughtful lawyer.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide
  • 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: ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide
  • 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: Most In Demand ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide

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