LAWYER PROFILE

Isabelle Michou

Global 2026

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Dispute Resolution

Africa-wide

13 years ranked

International Arbitration

France

7 years ranked

Arbitration (International)

Europe-wide

8 years ranked

International Arbitration

France

7 years ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Isabelle Michou is a prominent figure in the international arbitration sphere across both Europe and Africa. Her practice sees her represent sovereign states as well as international companies, and she has experience advocating before the ICC, ICSID, the LCIA and the SCC. She is based in Paris.

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International Arbitration - France

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Isabelle Michou is regularly called upon by international clients to advise on high profile commercial arbitration cases involving African jurisdictions.

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Paris-based partner Isabelle Michou covers a wide array of matters from annulment proceedings to European-wide commercial ICC arbitrations. She is also mandated by clients in investor-state disputes.

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International Arbitration - France

Foreign expert in Africa-wide

Individual Editorial

Isabelle Michou is regularly called upon by international clients to advise on high profile commercial arbitration cases involving African jurisdictions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Isabelle Michou embodies the best characteristics of the firm. She is skilful, really strategic, always one step ahead and draws on her experience to get the best outcome for us.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Isabelle Michou manages matters very professionally and communicates extremely clearly. We have full confidence in her abilities.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Isabelle Michou embodies the best characteristics of the firm. She is skilful, really strategic, always one step ahead and draws on her experience to get the best outcome for us.
Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide