LAWYER PROFILE

Thomas Clay

Global 2026

Clay Arbitration

Ranked in 3 practice areas

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

France

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

Europe-wide

Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators

Africa-wide

Activate your profile

Showcase what sets your firm apart and elevate how your ranking is seen by legal buyers.

Get in touch

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

International Arbitration: Arbitrators - France

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Thomas Clay of Clay Arbitration has extensive experience acting as arbitrator in investment and commercial cases.

Strengths

Thomas Clay is not easily swayed by hyperbole whether by investor or state and has a very firm grip on the reality of cases. He is someone you can really rely on in high stakes matters.

Thomas Clay has lot of technical knowledge of the law. He has a good strategic mind, he always thinks in terms of strategy and he has a vast experience in investment and commercial arbitration.

View ranking table

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Europe-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Thomas Clay of Clay Arbitration enjoys a strong reputation as a Paris-based arbitrator who regularly sits in commercial and investor-treaty tribunals. He has particular expertise in construction, energy and mining disputes.

Strengths

Thomas Clay is not easily swayed by hyperbole whether by investor or state and has a very firm grip on the reality of cases. He is someone you can really rely on in high stakes matters.

View ranking table

Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators - Africa-wide

Spotlight

Individual Editorial

Thomas Clay is a highly experienced arbitrator who is regularly called upon to preside over investment treaty and commercial arbitration cases related to African jurisdictions. He is based in Paris.

Strengths

Thomas is very determined, pragmatic and very commercially-minded.

Thomas Clay always thinks in terms of strategy and he has vast experience in investment and commercial arbitration.

He's a very dynamic practitioner who is prominent in the French market. As an arbitrator, he's extremely well prepared and thoughtful.

Thomas is not easily swayed by hyperbole, whether from the investor or the state, and he has a very firm grip on the reality of cases. He is someone you can really rely on in high stakes matters.

View ranking table