LAWYER PROFILE

Jean-Yves Garaud

France 2026

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite

France

1 year ranked

International Arbitration

France

7 years ranked

White-Collar Crime

France

7 years ranked

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

France

7 years ranked

About

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France

Practice Areas

Jean-Yves Garaud’s practice focuses on international arbitration and white-collar criminal matters.

Career

Jean-Yves joined the firm in 1990 and became a partner in 1998.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Bars of New York and Paris, of the International Arbitration Institute, the Association Suisse d'Arbitrage and the Association Droit et Commerce.

Personal

New York University, School of Law

LL.M.

1990

Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris

Diplôme

1986

Université de Paris II - Panthéon-Assas

Maîtrise en Droit

1985

Université de Paris II - Panthéon-Assas

D.E.A.

1987

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers France

Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite - France

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Jean-Yves Garaud remains a leading authority in the French litigation market, advising domestic and international corporates on a wide spectrum of disputes, including damages claims as well as shareholders' and contractual disputes.

Editorial individuel

Jean-Yves Garaud reste un avocat de premier plan sur le marché français du contentieux, conseillant des entreprises nationales et internationales sur un large éventail de litiges, y compris les réclamations de dommages ainsi que les litiges entre actionnaires et contractuels.

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International Arbitration - France

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Jean-Yves Garaud is well versed in commercial arbitrations for French and international clients. He acts both as counsel and arbitrator under a variety of arbitral rules, including those of the ICC and LCIA.

Editorial individuel

Jean-Yves Garaud a une réputation établie dans des arbitrages commerciaux pour des clients français et internationaux. Il agit à la fois en tant que conseil et arbitre dans de divers règlements d’arbitrage, y compris ceux de la CCI et de la LCIA.

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International Arbitration: Arbitrators - France

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Editorial individuel

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White-Collar Crime - France

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jean-Yves Garaud is recognised for his ability to advise on notable tax fraud and corruption matters for major financial institutions. His client roster additionally includes private individuals and multinationals.

Editorial individuel

Jean-Yves Garaud est reconnu pour sa capacité à conseiller sur des dossiers de fraude fiscale et de corruption notables pour de grandes institutions financières. Il compte également parmi ses clients des particuliers et des multinationales.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jean-Yves provides great responsiveness, great flexibility and very clear answers.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers France
I think he is the best litigation lawyer in the market. It was a pleasure to think strategically with him.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers France
Jean-Yves Garaud has undisputed skills in the field of litigation, combined with a very good overall understanding of our sector.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers France
Je pense qu'il est le meilleur avocat en contentieux du marché. Ce fut un plaisir de réfléchir stratégiquement avec lui.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers France
Jean-Yves Garaud a des compétences incontestables en matière de contentieux et il a une très bonne compréhension de notre secteur.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers France
Jean-Yves fait preuve d'une grande réactivité, d'une grande flexibilité et de réponses très claires.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers France