Ranking tables

International Arbitration: Arbitrators | Europe

France

The below International Arbitration: Arbitrators rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in France. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

Rankings overview for Individuals

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Band 1
  1. Carole Malinvaud
    Carole Malinvaud Gide Loyrette Nouel18 Years Ranked
  2. Laurent Aynès
    Laurent Aynès Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier16 Years Ranked
  3. Alexis MourreMGC Arbitration
  4. Brigitte SternUniversité de Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne)
  5. Pierre MayerMayer Greenberg
  6. Yves DerainsDerains & Gharavi
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Band 2
  1. Carmen Núñez-Lagos
    Carmen Núñez-Lagos Núñez-Lagos Arbitration8 Years Ranked
  2. Eduardo Silva Romero
    Eduardo Silva Romero Wordstone Dispute Resolution18 Years Ranked
  3. Annet van Hooftvan Hooft
  4. Charles JarrossonUniversité de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas)
  5. Daniel CohenUniversité de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas)
  6. Georges AffakiAFFAKI
  7. Hamid G GharaviDerains & Gharavi
  8. Melanie van LeeuwenDerains & Gharavi
  9. Nathalie Meyer FabreMeyer Fabre Avocats
  10. Thomas ClayClay Arbitration
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Band 3
  1. Christophe Seraglini
    Christophe Seraglini Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer7 Years Ranked
  2. Jean-Yves Garaud
    Jean-Yves Garaud Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP18 Years Ranked
  3. Laurent Jaeger
    Laurent Jaeger Jaeger Arbitration17 Years Ranked
  4. Raëd Fathallah
    Raëd Fathallah Bredin Prat15 Years Ranked
  5. Roland Ziadé
    Roland Ziadé Linklaters16 Years Ranked
  6. Sebastien Bonnard Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP8 Years Ranked
  7. Yas Banifatemi
    Yas Banifatemi Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes17 Years Ranked
  8. Eliseo CastineiraCastineira Law
  9. Eric TeynierTeynier Pic
  10. Galina ZukovaZUKOVA Legal
  11. Jean-Christophe HonletHonlet Legum Arbitration
  12. Mathias AuditAudit Duprey Fekl
  13. Nadia DarwazehClyde & Co LLP
  14. Nicolas MolfessisUniversité de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas)
  15. Philippe Stoffel-MunckUniversité de Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne)
  16. Pierre DupreyAudit Duprey Fekl
  17. Xavier BoucobzaUniversité Paris-Saclay

All Individuals profiles

1
Band 1
  1. Carole Malinvaud
    1
    Carole Malinvaud
    Gide Loyrette Nouel
    Gide Loyrette Nouel | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 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
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 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
    MGC Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 1
  4. Brigitte Stern
    Université de Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne) | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 1
  5. Pierre Mayer
    Mayer Greenberg | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 1
  6. Yves Derains
    Derains & Gharavi | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Carmen Núñez-Lagos
    2
    Carmen Núñez-Lagos
    Núñez-Lagos Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Carmen Núñez-Lagos of Núñez-Lagos Arbitration is a well-regarded practitioner acting as arbitrator in ICC and ICSID cases.
  2. Eduardo Silva Romero
    2
    Eduardo Silva Romero
    Wordstone Dispute Resolution | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Eduardo Silva Romero joined Wordstone Dispute Resolution in January 2024 and 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.
  3. Annet van Hooft
    van Hooft | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 2
  4. Charles Jarrosson
    Université de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas) | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 2
  5. Daniel Cohen
    Université de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas) | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 2
  6. Georges Affaki
    AFFAKI | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 2
  7. Hamid G Gharavi
    Derains & Gharavi | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 2
  8. Melanie van Leeuwen
    Derains & Gharavi | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 2
  9. Nathalie Meyer Fabre
    Meyer Fabre Avocats | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 2
  10. Thomas Clay
    Clay Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Christophe Seraglini
    3
    Christophe Seraglini
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3 | 7 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. Jean-Yves Garaud
    3
    Jean-Yves Garaud
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 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.
  3. Laurent Jaeger
    3
    Laurent Jaeger
    Jaeger Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Laurent Jaeger acts as both counsel and arbitrator. He has significant experience handling commercial arbitration in the construction and infrastructure sectors. He launched his own independent practice in January 2024.
  4. Raëd Fathallah
    3
    Raëd Fathallah
    Bredin Prat
    Bredin Prat | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3 | 15 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.
  5. Roland Ziadé
    3
    Roland Ziadé
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 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. 3
    Sebastien Bonnard
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Sebastien Bonnard of Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP advises clients on commercial arbitrations as well as set-aside and enforcement proceedings. He is sought after for his experience as both counsel and arbitrator.
  7. Yas Banifatemi
    3
    Yas Banifatemi
    Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes
    Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Yas Banifatemi offers admirable expertise in both commercial and investment arbitration cases. She often assists clients with mandates involving African and Middle Eastern jurisdictions. She also increasingly acts as arbitrator in ICC and ICSID proceedings.
  8. Eliseo Castineira
    Castineira Law | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3
  9. Eric Teynier
    Teynier Pic | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3
  10. Galina Zukova
    ZUKOVA Legal | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3
  11. Jean-Christophe Honlet
    Honlet Legum Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3
  12. Mathias Audit
    Audit Duprey Fekl | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3
  13. Nadia Darwazeh
    Clyde & Co LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3
  14. Nicolas Molfessis
    Université de Paris II (Panthéon-Assas) | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3
  15. Philippe Stoffel-Munck
    Université de Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne) | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3
  16. Pierre Duprey
    Audit Duprey Fekl | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3
  17. Xavier Boucobza
    Université Paris-Saclay | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3