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International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise) | Global

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The International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise) 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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Africa-wide

  1. Alexander Brabant
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    Alexander Brabant
    DLA Piper France LLP
    DLA Piper France LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 8 Years Ranked

    Alexander Brabant has extensive expertise in arbitration cases involving African countries. He represents clients hailing from the technology, telecom and construction sectors.

  2. Alexandra Munoz
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    Alexandra Munoz
    Gide Loyrette Nouel
    Gide Loyrette Nouel | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 5 Years Ranked

    Alexandra Munoz is well regarded for her growing arbitration practice, acting in both commercial and investor-state cases. She often handles cases involving African jurisdictions.

  3. Dany Khayat
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    Dany Khayat
    Mayer Brown LLP
    Mayer Brown LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 9 Years Ranked

    Dany Khayat assists states, construction companies, banks and private individuals with arbitration cases. He offers expertise in cases involving Middle Eastern and African jurisdictions.

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    Isabelle Michou
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 17 Years Ranked

    Isabelle Michou is regularly called upon by international clients to advise on high-profile commercial arbitration cases involving African jurisdictions.

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    Laurence Franc-Menget
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 4 Years Ranked

    Laurence Franc-Menget handles arbitration cases across a range of African jurisdictions. She is particularly active in the energy and mining sectors.

  6. Nadia Darwazeh
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    Nadia Darwazeh
    Clyde & Co LLP
    Clyde & Co LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 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.

  7. Roland Ziadé
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    Roland Ziadé
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 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.

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    Thomas Kendra
    Kennedys
    Kennedys | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 8 Years Ranked

    Thomas Kendra assists clients hailing from the energy and TMT sectors with a range of arbitration mandates. He joined Kennedys in November 2024.

  9. Jacob Grierson
    Anima Dispute Resolution | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert

Algeria

  1. Christophe Von Krause
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    Christophe Von Krause
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 15 Years Ranked

    Christophe Von Krause has a wealth of experience advising on commercial arbitration cases that frequently involve African jurisdictions. He further assists clients with post-M&A, contractual and construction disputes.

  2. Yas Banifatemi
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    Yas Banifatemi
    Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes
    Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 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.

Cameroon

  1. Nadia Darwazeh
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    Nadia Darwazeh
    Clyde & Co LLP
    Clyde & Co LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 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.

Central & Eastern Europe

  1. Noah Rubins KC
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    Noah Rubins KC
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 17 Years Ranked

    Noah Rubins KC assists clients with energy supply agreement disputes, shareholder conflicts and contract termination. He handles cases under a variety of arbitral rules, including those of ICSID, UNCITRAL and the SCC.

    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Financial Services|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining

Colombia

  1. Eduardo Silva Romero
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    Eduardo Silva Romero
    Wordstone Dispute Resolution
    Wordstone Dispute Resolution | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 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)
  2. Fernando Mantilla-Serrano
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    Fernando Mantilla-Serrano
    Latham & Watkins LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 21 Years Ranked

    Fernando Mantilla-Serrano of Latham & Watkins enjoys a healthy reputation for his expertise in complex commercial and investment arbitrations, often involving Latin American states and companies. Mantilla-Serrano is qualified in France, Spain and Colombia.

Egypt

  1. Mohamed Shelbaya
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    Mohamed Shelbaya
    Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes
    Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 11 Years Ranked

    Mohamed Shelbaya is experienced in handling arbitrations under UNCITRAL rules and is particularly active in cases involving Egypt.

  2. Yas Banifatemi
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    Yas Banifatemi
    Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes
    Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 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.

  3. Raëd Fathallah
    Bredin Prat | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert

Greece

  1. Georgios Petrochilos KC
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    Georgios Petrochilos KC
    Three Crowns LLP
    Three Crowns LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 18 Years Ranked

    Georgios Petrochilos KC is held in high regard for his expertise in both commercial and investment arbitrations. He acts for an impressive roster of multinationals, sovereign states and state-owned companies. Petrochilos frequently advises on mandates with Greek elements.

Latin America-wide

  1. Alejandro López Ortiz
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    Alejandro López Ortiz
    Mayer Brown LLP
    Mayer Brown LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 14 Years Ranked

    Alejandro López Ortiz advises clients on investment and commercial arbitrations with seats in Europe and Latin America.

  2. Eduardo Silva Romero
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    Eduardo Silva Romero
    Wordstone Dispute Resolution
    Wordstone Dispute Resolution | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 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)
  3. Fernando Mantilla-Serrano
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    Fernando Mantilla-Serrano
    Latham & Watkins LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 21 Years Ranked

    Fernando Mantilla-Serrano of Latham & Watkins enjoys a healthy reputation for his expertise in complex commercial and investment arbitrations, often involving Latin American states and companies. Mantilla-Serrano is qualified in France, Spain and Colombia.

  4. José Manuel García Represa
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    José Manuel García Represa
    Wordstone Dispute Resolution
    Wordstone Dispute Resolution | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 11 Years Ranked

    José Manuel García Represa mostly focuses on investment arbitrations, often acting in cases with Latin American elements. He is active across the oil and gas, energy and telecommunications sectors.

Lebanon

  1. Roland Ziadé
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    Roland Ziadé
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 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.

Middle East-wide

  1. Dany Khayat
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    Dany Khayat
    Mayer Brown LLP
    Mayer Brown LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 9 Years Ranked

    Dany Khayat assists states, construction companies, banks and private individuals with arbitration cases. He offers expertise in cases involving Middle Eastern and African jurisdictions.

  2. Jean Pierre Harb
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    Jean Pierre Harb
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 14 Years Ranked

    Jean Pierre Harb handles both commercial and investment arbitrations and is noted for his expertise in cases involving Middle Eastern jurisdictions.

  3. Roland Ziadé
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    Roland Ziadé
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 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.

  4. Yas Banifatemi
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    Yas Banifatemi
    Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes
    Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 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. Hamid G Gharavi
    Derains & Gharavi | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert
  6. Raëd Fathallah
    Bredin Prat | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert

Spain

  1. Alejandro López Ortiz
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    Alejandro López Ortiz
    Mayer Brown LLP
    Mayer Brown LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 14 Years Ranked

    Alejandro López Ortiz advises clients on investment and commercial arbitrations with seats in Europe and Latin America.

  2. Fernando Mantilla-Serrano
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    Fernando Mantilla-Serrano
    Latham & Watkins LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 21 Years Ranked

    Fernando Mantilla-Serrano of Latham & Watkins enjoys a healthy reputation for his expertise in complex commercial and investment arbitrations, often involving Latin American states and companies. Mantilla-Serrano is qualified in France, Spain and Colombia.