LAWYER PROFILE

Charles Nairac

Global 2026

White & Case LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Dispute Resolution

Africa-wide

12 years ranked

International Arbitration

France

7 years ranked

Arbitration (International)

Europe-wide

10 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

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Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Charles Nairac is an acclaimed Paris-based lawyer, known for his assured handling of international arbitrations, including investor-state disputes. He is well positioned to act for both states and foreign investors, with the construction sector being an area of particular strength.

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International Arbitration - France

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Charles Nairac is regularly instructed on complex arbitration cases and handles both investment and commercial arbitrations across a variety of jurisdictions, including in Eastern Europe and Africa.

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Charles Nairac is highly reputed for his expertise in investor-state and commercial arbitrations across the construction, finance and energy sectors. He is experienced in handling proceedings under ICC and ICSID rules.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Charles is very professional. He has a very high level of expertise in international arbitration and notable experience in Africa.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide
I rate Charles Nairac very highly. He always provides good advice.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Charles is a top advocate, a renowned practitioner and he leads a team that - in my view - is among the best.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Charles is fantastic. He has great reasonability, integrity and is one of those counsel who's word a tribunal can take to the bank. His word is worth gold.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Charles is fantastic. He has great reasonability, integrity and is one of those counsel who's word a tribunal can take to the bank. His word is worth gold.
Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide