LAWYER PROFILE

Noah Rubins KC

Global 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 2 practice areas

International Arbitration

France

7 years ranked

Arbitration (International)

Europe-wide

16 years ranked

Arbitration (International)

Global Market Leaders

5 years ranked

International Arbitration

France

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Noah is a partner in Freshfields’ International Arbitration Group in Paris where he heads the global CIS/Russia dispute resolution practice. With over two decades of experience in investment and commercial arbitration, he has advised and represented clients as counsel in more than 100 arbitrations under ICSID, ICSID Additional Facility, ICC, AAA, SCC, VIAC, LCIA, ICAC, and UNCITRAL rules, including some 45 investment treaty arbitrations.

Having practiced law in New York, Washington, Houston, Istanbul and Paris, Noah has also served as an arbitrator in over 50 cases involving shareholder disputes, infrastructure, financial services, energy and natural resources, as well as in investment disputes.

Career

Partner at Freshfields since 2010.

Professional Memberships

Originally admitted in New York and Texas, Noah was called to the English Bar in 2018 and appointed King’s Counsel in March 2020. He was admitted to the Paris bar as Avocat à la Cour in 2021.

Publications

Noah is the author of dozens of publications on international arbitration, including two leading reference works: Investment Treaty Arbitration (Oxford, 2d ed. 2019) and International Investment, Political Risk and Dispute Resolution (Oxford, 2d ed. 2020).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

International Arbitration - France

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Noah Rubins KC assists clients with energy supply agreement disputes, shareholder conflicts and contract termination. He handles cases under a variety of arbitral rules, including those of ICSID, UNCITRAL and the SCC.

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Noah Rubins KC heads Freshfields' international arbitration practice in Paris. He is regularly sought after by well-known energy companies for his impressive strength in investor-state disputes against European and African states under ICC, ICSID, UNCITRAL and SCC rules.

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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Noah Rubins KC heads the firm's global CIS/Russia disputes practice and offers clients a diverse and international practice. He is experienced both as arbitrator and counsel, and is particularly proficient in arbitrations brought under the Energy Charter, as well as in ICC, ICSID, UNCITRAL and SCC arbitrations.

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International Arbitration - France

Foreign expert in Central & Eastern Europe

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

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Noah Rubins is a very good lawyer, especially with quantum and numbers and the technical detail side, which is an asset for the team.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
The Freshfields Paris arbitration team led by Noah Rubins is top notch. Noah is a sharp and charismatic leader.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Noah Rubins rolls up his sleeves to understand what the numbers mean.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Noah Rubins is great particularly in Eastern Europe. He has great cultural nuance and understanding and has been helpful in navigating these aspects of our cases.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Noah Rubin's ability to dissect info from his past experience and make that reusable for current cases and clients is something where I see huge value.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Noah Rubin's ability to dissect info from his past experience and make that reusable for current cases and clients is something where I see huge value.
Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide