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International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Latin America - International Counsel
Individual Editorial
Former secretary general of the ICC Court, Yves Derains of Derains & Gharavi remains a leading figure in the arbitration world, boasting extensive experience serving as a member of or chairing tribunals in landmark arbitration cases.
Strengths
Yves Derains is a master in international arbitration. He is on top of things and his way of controlling the hearing room is great.
International Arbitration: Arbitrators - France
Individual Editorial
Yves Derains maintains a leading reputation in the arbitration field and acts as chair and co-arbitrator in commercial and investment cases.
Strengths
Yves Derains is excellent. He is very sensible and experienced and deals well with French arbitration and other cultures. He is definitely one of my top arbitrators in France.
Yves Derains is one of the top arbitrators worldwide. He is thorough, impeccably honest and knowledgeable. He reads everything and writes his own stuff.
International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Europe-wide
Individual Editorial
Yves Derains is in demand for his role as president and co-arbitrator in both commercial and investor-state disputes. He is revered for handling a variety of rules including those of the ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL, with expertise in overseeing construction, telecommunications and pharmaceutical disputes.
Strengths
Yves Derains is one of the top arbitrators worldwide. He is thorough, impeccably honest and knowledgeable. He reads everything and writes his own stuff.
International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Global Market Leaders
Individual Editorial
Yves Derains is based in Paris and is a notable arbitrator capable in handling matters under ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. He is fluent in French, English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
Strengths
Yves is so brilliant and a top arbitrator.
Yves is very good and very experienced.
Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators - Africa-wide
Individual Editorial
Yves Derains is an eminent, Paris-based arbitration lawyer who is highlighted by sources for his high degree of visibility in Africa-related cases. He has outstanding experience acting as arbitrator in proceedings conducted under all major institutional rules.
Strengths
He's the leading France-based arbitrator and has had a very prestigious career.


