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International Arbitration: Arbitrators | France

France

Rankings overview for Individuals

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  1. Carole Malinvaud
    Carole Malinvaud Gide Loyrette Nouel21 Years Ranked
  2. Laurent Aynès
    Laurent Aynès Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier19 Years Ranked
  3. Yves Derains Derains & Gharavi21 Years Ranked
  4. Alexis MourreMCL Arbitration
  5. Brigitte SternUniversité de Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne)
  6. Pierre MayerMayer Greenberg
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  1. Hamid G Gharavi
    Hamid G Gharavi Derains & Gharavi20 Years Ranked
  2. Raëd Fathallah
    Raëd Fathallah Bredin Prat18 Years Ranked
  3. Yas Banifatemi
    Yas Banifatemi Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes20 Years Ranked
  4. Annet van Hooftvan Hooft
  5. Barton LegumHonlet Legum Arbitration
  6. Carmen Núñez-LagosNúñez-Lagos Arbitration
  7. Charles JarrossonUniversité de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas)
  8. Daniel CohenUniversité de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas)
  9. Eduardo Silva RomeroWordstone Dispute Resolution
  10. Georges AffakiAFFAKI
  11. Jean-Christophe HonletHonlet Legum Arbitration
  12. Laurent JaegerJaeger Arbitration
  13. Melanie van LeeuwenVanguard International Dispute Resolution
  14. Nathalie Meyer FabreMeyer Fabre Avocats
  15. Thomas ClayClay Arbitration
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  1. Christophe Seraglini
    Christophe Seraglini Freshfields9 Years Ranked
  2. Eric Teynier Teynier Pic19 Years Ranked
  3. Jean-Yves Garaud
    Jean-Yves Garaud Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP21 Years Ranked
  4. Nadia Darwazeh
    Nadia Darwazeh Clyde & Co LLP9 Years Ranked
  5. Roland Ziadé
    Roland Ziadé Linklaters19 Years Ranked
  6. Elena Gutiérrez García de CortázarEG-Arbitration
  7. Eliseo CastineiraCastineira Law
  8. Galina ZukovaZUKOVA Legal
  9. Marie-Laure BizeauMedici
  10. Mathias AuditAudit Duprey Fekl
  11. Michael W BühlerBühler Arbitration
  12. Nicolas MolfessisUniversité de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas)
  13. Philippe Stoffel-MunckPSM Arbitration
  14. Pierre DupreyAudit Duprey Fekl
  15. Sébastien BonnardHughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
  16. Xavier BoucobzaUniversité Paris-Saclay

All Individuals profiles

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Band 1

  1. Carole Malinvaud
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    Carole Malinvaud
    Gide Loyrette Nouel
    Gide Loyrette Nouel | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked

    Carole Malinvaud's practice includes acting as an arbitrator and as counsel in commercial and investment cases. She assists domestic clients and global corporations with cases involving European and African jurisdictions.

  2. Laurent Aynès
    1
    Laurent Aynès
    Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Laurent Aynès maintains an excellent reputation as arbitrator, frequently acting in both commercial and investment proceedings. He has experience acting as chair of arbitral tribunals.

  3. 1
    Yves Derains
    Derains & Gharavi
    Derains & Gharavi | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked

    Yves Derains maintains a leading reputation in the arbitration field and acts as chair and co-arbitrator in commercial and investment cases.

  4. Alexis Mourre
    MCL Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1
  5. Brigitte Stern
    Université de Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne) | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1
  6. Pierre Mayer
    Mayer Greenberg | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Hamid G Gharavi
    2
    Hamid G Gharavi
    Derains & Gharavi
    Derains & Gharavi | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked

    Hamid Gharavi remains a go-to for clients in major investment cases. His respected practice sees him regularly acting in cases with Middle Eastern aspects, as counsel or as arbitrator.

  2. Raëd Fathallah
    2
    Raëd Fathallah
    Bredin Prat
    Bredin Prat | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked

    Raëd Fathallah brings a wealth of experience acting for states, state-owned companies and multinationals on the full range of arbitration mandates. He is particularly adept at advising on matters involving Egypt and the Middle East.

  3. Yas Banifatemi
    2
    Yas Banifatemi
    Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes
    Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked

    Yas Banifatemi offers admirable expertise in both commercial and investment arbitration. She often assists clients with mandates involving African and Middle Eastern jurisdictions. She also increasingly acts as arbitrator in ICC and ICSID proceedings.

  4. Annet van Hooft
    van Hooft | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  5. Barton Legum
    Honlet Legum Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  6. Carmen Núñez-Lagos
    Núñez-Lagos Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  7. Charles Jarrosson
    Université de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas) | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  8. Daniel Cohen
    Université de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas) | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  9. Eduardo Silva Romero
    Wordstone Dispute Resolution | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  10. Georges Affaki
    AFFAKI | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  11. Jean-Christophe Honlet
    Honlet Legum Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  12. Laurent Jaeger
    Jaeger Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  13. Melanie van Leeuwen
    Vanguard International Dispute Resolution | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  14. Nathalie Meyer Fabre
    Meyer Fabre Avocats | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
  15. Thomas Clay
    Clay Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Christophe Seraglini
    3
    Christophe Seraglini
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked

    Christophe Seraglini has a respected counsel and arbitrator practice. He represents French and international clients in commercial cases across the energy, mining and manufacturing sectors.

  2. 3
    Eric Teynier
    Teynier Pic
    Teynier Pic | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked

    Eric Teynier comes highly recommended for his work as both counsel and arbitrator. He assists a variety of French and international clients with ICC and ICSID cases, as well as set-aside proceedings.

  3. Jean-Yves Garaud
    3
    Jean-Yves Garaud
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3 | 21 Years Ranked

    Jean-Yves Garaud is well versed in commercial arbitrations for French and international clients. He acts both as counsel and arbitrator under a variety of arbitral rules, including those of the ICC and LCIA.

  4. Nadia Darwazeh
    3
    Nadia Darwazeh
    Clyde & Co LLP
    Clyde & Co LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked

    Nadia Darwazeh handles investment and commercial arbitrations on behalf of sovereign states and corporations. She is also experienced in serving as arbitrator in cases under ICC rules.

  5. Roland Ziadé
    3
    Roland Ziadé
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked

    Roland Ziadé is well regarded for his experience acting as counsel and arbitrator, and has particular expertise in African and Middle Eastern countries.

  6. Elena Gutiérrez García de Cortázar
    EG-Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3
  7. Eliseo Castineira
    Castineira Law | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3
  8. Galina Zukova
    ZUKOVA Legal | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3
  9. Marie-Laure Bizeau
    Medici | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3
  10. Mathias Audit
    Audit Duprey Fekl | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3
  11. Michael W Bühler
    Bühler Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3
  12. Nicolas Molfessis
    Université de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas) | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3
  13. Philippe Stoffel-Munck
    PSM Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3
  14. Pierre Duprey
    Audit Duprey Fekl | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3
  15. Sébastien Bonnard
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3
  16. Xavier Boucobza
    Université Paris-Saclay | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2026 | Band 3