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International Arbitration: Arbitrators | Global

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The International Arbitration: Arbitrators rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across France.

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Band 1

  1. Carole Malinvaud
    Carole Malinvaud Gide Loyrette Nouel23 Years Ranked
  2. Laurent Aynès
    Laurent Aynès Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier19 Years Ranked
  3. Alexis MourreMCL Arbitration
  4. Brigitte SternUniversité de Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne)
  5. Pierre MayerMayer Greenberg
  6. Yves DerainsDerains & Gharavi
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Band 2

  1. Annet van Hooft
    Annet van Hooft van Hooft4 Years Ranked
  2. Carmen Núñez-Lagos
    Carmen Núñez-Lagos Núñez-Lagos Arbitration13 Years Ranked
  3. Eduardo Silva Romero
    Eduardo Silva Romero Wordstone Dispute Resolution20 Years Ranked
  4. Yas Banifatemi
    Yas Banifatemi Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes18 Years Ranked
  5. Charles JarrossonUniversité de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas)
  6. Daniel CohenUniversité de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas)
  7. Georges AffakiAFFAKI
  8. Hamid G GharaviDerains & Gharavi
  9. Jean-Christophe HonletHonlet Legum Arbitration
  10. Laurent JaegerJaeger Arbitration
  11. Melanie van LeeuwenVanguard International Dispute Resolution
  12. Nathalie Meyer FabreMeyer Fabre Avocats
  13. Raëd FathallahBredin Prat
  14. Thomas ClayClay Arbitration
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Band 3

  1. Christophe Seraglini
    Christophe Seraglini Freshfields8 Years Ranked
  2. Michael W Bühler
    Michael W Bühler Bühler Arbitration24 Years Ranked
  3. Nadia Darwazeh
    Nadia Darwazeh Clyde & Co LLP8 Years Ranked
  4. Philippe Stoffel-Munck PSM Arbitration5 Years Ranked
  5. Roland Ziadé
    Roland Ziadé Linklaters17 Years Ranked
  6. Barton LegumHonlet Legum Arbitration
  7. Elena Gutiérrez García de CortázarEG-Arbitration
  8. Eliseo CastineiraCastineira Law
  9. Eric TeynierTeynier Pic
  10. Galina ZukovaZUKOVA Legal
  11. James CastelloArbitration Chambers
  12. Jean-Yves GaraudCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
  13. Marie-Laure BizeauMedici
  14. Mathias AuditAudit Duprey Fekl
  15. Nicolas MolfessisUniversité de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas)
  16. Pierre DupreyAudit Duprey Fekl
  17. Sebastien BonnardHughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
  18. 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
    2025 | Band 1 | 23 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
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    Laurent Aynès
    Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier
    Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | 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. Alexis Mourre
    MCL Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  4. Brigitte Stern
    Université de Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne) | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  5. Pierre Mayer
    Mayer Greenberg | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  6. Yves Derains
    Derains & Gharavi | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Annet van Hooft
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    Annet van Hooft
    van Hooft
    van Hooft | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked

    Annet van Hooft of van Hooft acts as chair, sole arbitrator and co-arbitrator in a variety of cases under ICC rules.

  2. Carmen Núñez-Lagos
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    Carmen Núñez-Lagos
    Núñez-Lagos Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked

    Carmen Núñez-Lagos of Núñez-Lagos Arbitration is a well-regarded practitioner acting as arbitrator in ICC and ICSID cases.

  3. Eduardo Silva Romero
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    Eduardo Silva Romero
    Wordstone Dispute Resolution
    Wordstone Dispute Resolution | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked

    Eduardo Silva Romero is held in high regard for his ICSID expertise, especially acting for Latin American and Eastern European states. He handles disputes relating to concession and construction projects. He is dual-qualified in France and Colombia.

    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Government and Public Sector|Health and Life Sciences|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
  4. Yas Banifatemi
    2
    Yas Banifatemi
    Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes
    Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 18 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.

  5. Charles Jarrosson
    Université de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas) | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  6. Daniel Cohen
    Université de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas) | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  7. Georges Affaki
    AFFAKI | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  8. Hamid G Gharavi
    Derains & Gharavi | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  9. Jean-Christophe Honlet
    Honlet Legum Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  10. Laurent Jaeger
    Jaeger Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  11. Melanie van Leeuwen
    Vanguard International Dispute Resolution | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  12. Nathalie Meyer Fabre
    Meyer Fabre Avocats | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  13. Raëd Fathallah
    Bredin Prat | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  14. Thomas Clay
    Clay Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Christophe Seraglini
    3
    Christophe Seraglini
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 8 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.

    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Government and Public Sector|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
  2. Michael W Bühler
    3
    Michael W Bühler
    Bühler Arbitration
    Bühler Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 24 Years Ranked

    Michael Bühler has extensive experience in all matters relating to arbitration, including contractual disputes. He is sought after for his knowledge of both ICC and ICSID proceedings.

  3. Nadia Darwazeh
    3
    Nadia Darwazeh
    Clyde & Co LLP
    Clyde & Co LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 8 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 and DIAC rules.

  4. 3
    Philippe Stoffel-Munck
    PSM Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Philippe Stoffel-Munck regularly sits as arbitrator under the rules of leading institutions, including the ICC. He has expertise in licensing agreement and post-M&A disputes.

  5. Roland Ziadé
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    Roland Ziadé
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 17 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. Barton Legum
    Honlet Legum Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  7. Elena Gutiérrez García de Cortázar
    EG-Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  8. Eliseo Castineira
    Castineira Law | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  9. Eric Teynier
    Teynier Pic | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  10. Galina Zukova
    ZUKOVA Legal | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  11. James Castello
    Arbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  12. Jean-Yves Garaud
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  13. Marie-Laure Bizeau
    Medici | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  14. Mathias Audit
    Audit Duprey Fekl | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  15. Nicolas Molfessis
    Université de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas) | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  16. Pierre Duprey
    Audit Duprey Fekl | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  17. Sebastien Bonnard
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  18. Xavier Boucobza
    Université Paris-Saclay | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3