LAWYER PROFILE

Jean-Yves Garaud

Global 2026

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Ranked in 5 practice areas

Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite

France

1 year ranked

Dispute Resolution

Africa-wide

13 years ranked

International Arbitration

France

7 years ranked

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

France

6 years ranked

Arbitration (International)

Global Market Leaders

6 years ranked

Arbitration (International)

Europe-wide

18 years ranked

About

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Global

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

Languages Spoken

English (fluent)

Spanish (rudimentary)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

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.

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Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Jean-Yves Garaud is based in Paris, from where he is regularly active on Africa-related arbitrations. A highly respected lawyer in his field, he often represents major clients in the energy sector, as well as North and West African governments.

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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.

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International Arbitration: Arbitrators - France

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Jean-Yves Garaud is based in Paris and is well regarded for his arbitration experience given his stellar international dispute resolution practice. He can often be seen handling complex and high stakes commercial cases, representing corporate clients such as major corporations and government entities.

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Jean-Yves Garaud is active in ICC and LCIA arbitrations, as well as handling post-award proceedings.

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Strengths

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I think he is the best litigation lawyer in the market. It was a pleasure to think strategically with him.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers Global Guide
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 Global Guide
Jean-Yves provides great responsiveness, great flexibility and very clear answers.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers Global Guide
Jean-Yves Garaud has extensive experience with disputes in Africa. He does excellent work and is very knowledgeable.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide
Jean-Yves Garaud is very competent and has good commercial understanding.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Jean-Yves Garaud is a leading figure in France. He is very knowledgeable.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide