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Marie Berard

Marie Berard

UK 2026

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International Arbitration

UK-wide

8 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Marie Berard leads the London International Commercial Arbitration Group. With 25 years' experience, Marie acts as counsel for multinational corporations on a wide range of international arbitration proceedings relating to the major institutional rules (including LCIA, ICC). Her work spans many sectors, with particular emphasis on the energy, oil & gas, construction and finance.

Marie also sits as a sole arbitrator, panel member and chair. She is a member of the LCIA Court, a member of the LCIA Board and the Vice-President of the LCIA European Users' Council, and a member of the City of London Law Society Arbitration Committee.

Marie has published a number of articles in the field of international arbitration and litigation. She is on the Editorial Board of the International Arbitration Law Review and Kluwer’s Journal of International Arbitration.

She has been recognised as a Global Leader by Who’s Who Legal Arbitration and featured in the Legal 500 International Arbitration Powerlist UK and the Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Litigators.

Career

Université de Paris I La Sorbonne (Maîtrise en Droit Privé) 1998

King's College London (LLB) 1998

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2002

Joined Clifford Chance 2000

Partner since 2012

Professional Memberships

LCIA Board Member

LCIA Court Member

Vice President of the LCIA European Users' Council

City of London Law Society (CLLS) Arbitration Committee

Arbitral Women

Former member of ICC UK Nominations Sub-Committee

Languages Spoken

Speaks English and French

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

International Arbitration - UK-wide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Marie Berard offers substantial expertise in commercial disputes. She has an impressive track record acting for clients across the financial services and telecoms sectors in LCIA arbitrations.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Marie is an excellent lead partner and a well-respected and trusted advisor.

    International ArbitrationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • She is very sensible and unflappable.

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  • Marie is an excellent advocate and strategist who delivers plain-talking, realistic advice.

    International ArbitrationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Marie has deep knowledge of the law, but also acute commercial sense and dedication to her clients.

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