Ranking tables

Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators | Global

Africa-wide

This ranking table covers all forms of dispute resolution and contentious proceedings more generally, including investor-state arbitration, public international law and matters before the ICJ. In addition, law firms may also detail their handling of class action proceedings, single-plaintiff litigation and corporate investigations. The greatest credit is given to international counsel, and law firms should be able to demonstrate they have worked on cases relating to multiple African countries. Litigation taking place in countries outside Africa (for example, in the UK Supreme Court) may also be relevant, where the underlying dispute has a significant connection to at least one African country.

Rankings overview for Individuals

  1. Carole Malinvaud
    Carole Malinvaud Gide Loyrette Nouel24 Years Ranked
  2. Charles Kaplan
    Charles Kaplan ASAFO & CO.26 Years Ranked
  3. Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler
    Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler LKK Arbitration26 Years Ranked
  4. Mohamed S Abdel Wahab
    Mohamed S Abdel Wahab Zulficar & Partners16 Years Ranked
  5. Raëd Fathallah
    Raëd Fathallah Bredin Prat17 Years Ranked
  6. Dorothy UfotDorothy Ufot & Co
  7. Funke Adekoya SANFunke Adekoya - Independent Arbitrator
  8. Laurent JaegerJaeger Arbitration
  9. Ndanga KamauNdanga Kamau Law
  10. Remy GerbayHexagon Advocates LLP
  11. Thomas ClayClay Arbitration
  12. Yves DerainsDerains & Gharavi

All Individuals profiles

Spotlight

  1. Carole Malinvaud
    Carole Malinvaud
    Gide Loyrette Nouel
    Gide Loyrette Nouel | Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators
    2026 | Spotlight | 24 Years Ranked
    Paris-based Carole Malinvaud is a leading lawyer for international arbitration across francophone and North Africa. She has notable commercial arbitration experience, appearing as counsel on mandates relating to investments and construction projects. She is also in high demand as an arbitrator.
  2. Charles Kaplan
    Charles Kaplan
    ASAFO & CO.
    ASAFO & CO. | Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators
    2026 | Spotlight | 26 Years Ranked

    Charles Kaplan is an accomplished international arbitrator and arbitration counsel who is commended by sources for his extensive experience in investment treaty arbitrations. Of late his African work has had a particular emphasis on disputes arising out of mining projects.

  3. Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler
    Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler
    LKK Arbitration
    LKK Arbitration | Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators
    2026 | Spotlight | 26 Years Ranked

    Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler is a prominent global figure in international arbitration, with frequent appointments as arbitrator in Africa-related cases. She is particularly noted for her experience in investment treaty cases. She is based in Geneva.

  4. Mohamed S Abdel Wahab
    Mohamed S Abdel Wahab
    Zulficar & Partners
    Zulficar & Partners | Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators
    2026 | Spotlight | 16 Years Ranked
    Mohamed Abdel Wahab is a leading arbitrator and arbitration counsel based in Cairo. He is very highly respected for his international commercial and investment treaty practice. As an arbitrator, he frequently presides over disputes concerning construction, energy and infrastructure issues.
  5. Raëd Fathallah
    Raëd Fathallah
    Bredin Prat
    Bredin Prat | Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators
    2026 | Spotlight | 17 Years Ranked

    Raëd Fathallah is highly regarded for his frequent involvement in high value commercial arbitrations, with a practice that encompasses appointments as arbitrator in addition to his work as counsel. He is based in Paris.

  6. Dorothy Ufot
    Dorothy Ufot & Co | Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators
    2026 | Spotlight
  7. Funke Adekoya SAN
    Funke Adekoya - Independent Arbitrator | Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators
    2026 | Spotlight
  8. Laurent Jaeger
    Jaeger Arbitration | Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators
    2026 | Spotlight
  9. Ndanga Kamau
    Ndanga Kamau Law | Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators
    2026 | Spotlight
  10. Remy Gerbay
    Hexagon Advocates LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators
    2026 | Spotlight
  11. Thomas Clay
    Clay Arbitration | Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators
    2026 | Spotlight
  12. Yves Derains
    Derains & Gharavi | Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators
    2026 | Spotlight