LAWYER PROFILE

Charles Kaplan

Global 2026

ASAFO & CO.

Ranked in 3 practice areas

International Arbitration

France

7 years ranked

Dispute Resolution

Africa-wide

13 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators

Africa-wide

5 years ranked

About

Provided by ASAFO & CO.

Global

Practice Areas

A key figure in international arbitration, Charles has over thirty years of experience and has acted in some of the world’s largest disputes.

He primarily represents energy, infrastructure and industrial leaders active in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and elsewhere. His experience includes conducting arbitrations on oil production sharing agreements, gas pricing disputes, EPC contracts, tax stabilization agreements, international joint ventures, as well as aircraft development programs.

Charles is qualified as an English barrister and as a French avocat. In addition to investment disputes, he has handled civil as well as common law disputes in a number of jurisdictions in Africa, as well as in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. He has in-depth experience of arbitrations under all major arbitral rules, including ICC, ICSID, and LCIA rules, among others, and regularly sits as arbitrator.

Career

Orrick

Partner, International Arbitration (2013 – 2023)

Herbert Smith Freehills

Partner, International Arbitration (1996 – 2013)

Coudert Frères

Lawyer (1984 – 1996)

Professional Memberships

Paris Bar

Education

Cambridge University

B.A. (with honors)

1979

Inns of Court School of Law

1980

Languages Spoken

English, French, Italian

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

International Arbitration - France

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Charles Kaplan of ASAFO remains a well-known name in the French arbitration market. He often assists investors with disputes against sovereign states.

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Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Charles Kaplan is an accomplished international arbitrator and arbitration counsel who is commended by sources for his extensive experience in investment treaty arbitrations. Of late his African work has had a particular emphasis on disputes arising out of mining projects.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators - Africa-wide

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Charles Kaplan is very good with strategic issues and has a wide view on matters, which is important in this day and age. He has a wealth of experience.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide