Ranking tables
Global France International Arbitration
Band 1
Dechert LLP
White & Case LLP- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
Band 2
Derains & Gharavi
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes
King & Spalding- Bredin Prat
- Three Crowns LLP
Band 3
Clifford Chance Europe LLP
Gide Loyrette Nouel
Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP
Jones Day
Linklaters
Mayer Brown LLP
Orrick Rambaud Martel- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Band 4
Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier
DLA Piper France LLP
Eversheds Sutherland- Herbert Smith Freehills
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Band 5
Reed Smith
Squire Patton Boggs- Honlet Legum Arbitration
Band 1
Eduardo Silva Romero Dechert LLP- Hamid G Gharavi Derains & Gharavi
Michael Polkinghorne White & Case LLP
Yas Banifatemi Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes- Fernando Mantilla-SerranoLatham & Watkins LLP
- Todd WetmoreThree Crowns LLP
Band 2
Carole Malinvaud Gide Loyrette Nouel- Charles Kaplan Orrick Rambaud Martel
Charles Nairac White & Case LLP
Claudia Annacker Dechert LLP- Jason Fry KC Clifford Chance Europe LLP
Laurent Jaeger King & Spalding
Michael Ostrove DLA Piper France LLP
Noah Rubins KC Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Peter Turner KC Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Roland Ziadé Linklaters- Barton LegumHonlet Legum Arbitration
- Georgios Petrochilos KCThree Crowns LLP
- Isabelle MichouQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
- Jean-Yves GaraudCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Michael Young KCQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
- Raëd FathallahBredin Prat
Band 3
Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall KC White & Case LLP
Christophe Seraglini Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Christophe Von Krause White & Case LLP- Dany Khayat Mayer Brown LLP
Elie Kleiman Jones Day
James Castello King & Spalding- Laurent Gouiffès Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP
- Michael W Bühler Orrick Rambaud Martel
- Simon Greenberg Clifford Chance Europe LLP
- Eric TeynierTeynier Pic
- Jean-Christophe HonletHonlet Legum Arbitration
- Pierre DupreyAudit Duprey Fekl
- Timothy PortwoodBredin Prat
Band 4
Carine Dupeyron Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier
Christian Camboulive Gide Loyrette Nouel
Jean Pierre Harb Jones Day
José Manuel García Represa Dechert LLP- Marie Stoyanov Allen & Overy LLP
- Nadia Darwazeh Clyde & Co LLP
Peter M Wolrich Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
Peter Rosher Reed Smith- Jacob GriersonASAFO & CO.
- Pierre PicTeynier Pic
Band 5
- Alejandro López Ortiz Mayer Brown LLP
Alexandra Munoz Gide Loyrette Nouel- David Sellers Eversheds Sutherland
Elizabeth Oger-Gross White & Case LLP
Jennifer Younan Shearman & Sterling LLP- Julien Fouret Eversheds Sutherland
Marie Danis August Debouzy
Maude Lebois Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes- Melanie van Leeuwen Derains & Gharavi
Philip Dunham Dechert LLP- Sebastien Bonnard Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
- Thomas Kendra Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP
- Andrea PinnaPinna Legal
- Emmanuelle CabrolAshurst
- Kathryn KhamsiThree Crowns LLP
- Louis DegosK&L Gates
- Thierry TomasiHerbert Smith Freehills
- Thomas VoisinQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
Up and Coming
Benjamin Siino Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes- Julie SpinelliLe 16 Law
- Raphaël KaminskyTeynier Pic
- Shaparak SalehThree Crowns LLP
Band 1
1 Dechert LLPInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 1 |The excellent Dechert team has particular expertise in BIT cases and ICC arbitrations brought against Latin American states or state-owned companies. The practice boasts a strong presence across Eastern Europe, acting on the state side of investment treaty and construction arbitrations. The law firm advises construction companies on international proceedings relating to projects in the Middle East. The lawyers have further experience in disputes relating to concession contracts and expropriation of investments. The team assists clients with cases in major tribunals such as ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL.1 White & Case LLPInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 1 |White & Case's outstanding team is active on substantial and high-profile operations worldwide. The practice has an especially prominent profile in the construction space, often representing construction companies in disputes with suppliers and state or privately owned employers. The team also earns tremendous praise for its handling of diverse energy sector mandates. The law firm boasts further expertise in cases involving the Middle East, Latin America and jurisdictions in Africa.
Band 2
2 Derains & GharaviInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 2 |Derains & Gharavi is a highly respected boutique dedicated exclusively to international arbitration and related litigation matters. The law firm balances its practice between investment and commercial operations, and acts on cases across the globe, from Europe and the Middle East to Asia and Africa. The team is especially active in the construction and oil and gas industries. The practice is praised for the numerous prominent arbitrators within its ranks.2 Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 2 |Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Paris is an important office within the firm's global arbitration and public international law practice. The law firm advises energy clients on disputes relating to supply agreements or infrastructure projects. The team attracts attention for coordination of investor-state and commercial cases with offices in Asia. The lawyers also assists with enforcement proceedings. Freshfields boasts a strong track record representing sovereign states in ICSID and UNCITRAL cases.2 Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya DisputesInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 2 |Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes was established in February 2021 and boasts considerable strength across the full range of arbitration matters. The law firm represents corporates, governments and state-owned companies in both commercial and investment arbitrations. The team handles cases under all major arbitration rules as well as advising on setting aside and enforcement proceedings. The lawyers have expertise across the oil and gas, aviation and construction sectors.2 King & SpaldingInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 2 |King & Spalding is an experienced team with an established reputation for its expert handling of high-profile energy sector arbitrations. The law firm acts primarily on the claimant side of investor-state disputes, including cases brought under the ECT in relation to renewable energy investments. The lawyers regularly coordinates advice between teams in France and the USA. The practice handles expropriation cases involving Latin American jurisdictions.
Band 3
3 Clifford Chance Europe LLPInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 3 |Clifford Chance has a respected practice with a history of work for esteemed corporate clients. The law firm is experienced in ICC and LCIA proceedings on behalf of companies active in sectors such as construction, energy and mining. The team advises on the revocation of mining permits, distribution agreement disputes or issues arising under construction contracts. Clifford Chance also has experience in investment arbitration. The lawyers have expertise assisting clients with arbitrations relating to the Middle East, Africa and Asia.3 Gide Loyrette NouelInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 3 |Gide Loyrette Nouel boasts longstanding expertise in a range of commercial arbitration topics, especially those relating to construction contracts for energy, infrastructure or real estate projects in African, Latin American and European jurisdictions. The law firm often acts for French corporates and state-owned companies on shareholder disputes and the termination of commercial contracts. The lawyers have further experience in expropriation cases and post-M&A disputes.3 Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLPInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 3 |Hogan Lovells boasts particular expertise in international arbitration pertaining to the energy and telecommunication sectors. The law firm advises on disputes arising under long-term gas supply contracts and licensing agreements. The team has notable involvement in cases that centre on Africa and the Middle East. Hogan Lovells is well versed representing clients hailing from the manufacturing and TMT sectors.3 Jones DayInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 3 |Jones Day provides international arbitration services to private clients from various sectors, including major oil and gas or telecoms companies. The law firm boasts a multilingual team with experience undertaking commercial proceedings. The lawyers advise on cases relating to construction contracts and shareholders' agreements. Jones Day has notable expertise in cases on behalf of companies operating in the Middle East, Africa or Eastern Europe. The practice displays further ability in handling intellectual property-related cases.3 LinklatersInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 3 |Linklaters is a well-regarded group offering services on a wide range of international arbitration matters, including both investor-state disputes and those between private entities. The law firm acts on ICC arbitrations between construction companies and private or state employers in relation to energy and infrastructure projects. The team handles disputes in the banking, mining and TMT sectors. Linklaters regularly acts for or against African sovereign states or state-owned entities.3 Mayer Brown LLPInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 3 |Mayer Brown advises sovereign states and private entities on investor-state proceedings, with significant expertise in cases relating to Africa and the Middle East. The law firm has additional experience in matters concerning major Latin American infrastructure projects or real estate developments. The team advises construction companies on arbitrations flowing from contract breaches or terminations. The lawyers also act on arbitration cases in the energy sector.3 Orrick Rambaud MartelInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 3 |Orrick Rambaud Martel boasts an important arbitration practice that leverages on the strong reputations of key individuals to win instructions in high-value cases. The law firm acts for investors on ECT cases against European states. The team handles commercial cases relating to mining, real estate and contractual disputes.
Band 4
4 Darrois Villey Maillot BrochierInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 4 |Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier is an accomplished practice with experience across commercial and investor-state arbitrations. The law firm's clients include French corporates and multinationals operating in the telecommunications and aerospace sectors. The team is frequently called upon to advise on cases involving Asian, African and Middle Eastern jurisdictions.4 DLA Piper France LLPInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 4 |DLA Piper is noted for its activity in investor-state arbitration proceedings, acting for both sovereign states and private investors. The law firm assists with commercial cases and the coordination of enforcement measures. The team is adept at handling cases involving African jurisdictions, including both francophone and English-speaking countries. The lawyers have particular expertise in the energy and mining sectors.4 Eversheds SutherlandInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 4 |Eversheds Sutherland is particularly well recognised for its work in Africa and the Middle East, often handling investor-state proceedings or commercial arbitrations on behalf of defendant states, state-owned companies or private entities. The law firm acts for clients in the oil and gas, TMT and construction sectors. The team is supported by a strong global network, with key supporting offices in London, Tunis and Dubai. Eversheds Sutherland offers additional expertise in public international law.
Band 5
5 Reed SmithInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 5 |Reed Smith is particularly noted for its expertise in construction, energy and transportation arbitration cases. The law firm assists investors with cases under various arbitral rules, including ICC and LCIA. The team is active in cases involving African jurisdictions. The lawyers utilise the firm's strong international network to advise on cross-border cases.5 Squire Patton BoggsInternational Arbitration2023 | Band 5 |Squire Patton Boggs enters the rankings this year and is recognised for its advice to states and state-owned companies. The practice is active across a variety of sectors, including construction and oil and gas. The team handles ICSID, UNCITRAL and ICC cases.