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Yves Derains

Global 2026

 Derains & Gharavi

Ranked in 3 practice areas

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

Latin America - International Counsel

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

France

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

Europe-wide

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

Global Market Leaders

Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators

Africa-wide

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International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 1
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.

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International Arbitration: Arbitrators - France

Band 1
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.

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International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Europe-wide

Band 1
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.

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International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Global Market Leaders

Band 2
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.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators - Africa-wide

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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.

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France

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Latin America - International Counsel

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