International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators | Global

Alexis Mourre of MGC Arbitration is in high demand to sit in investment treaty and commercial tribunals across Europe.

Domitille Baizeau demonstrates prowess in acting as counsel in various investor state and commercial disputes governed by different arbitration rules, such as those of the ICC and ICSID. She is also noted as an arbitrator, acting as president or co-arbitrator in European-seated tribunals.

Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler of LKK Arbitration enjoys an unrivalled presence and demand as arbitrator, often presiding over high-profile investor-state disputes under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. Her expertise also encompasses ICC rules.

Klaus Michael Sachs of CMS remains one of Germany's top arbitrators and often sits in high profile construction and energy disputes. He is widely held in high esteem for his capacity to lead tribunals in commercial and investment treaty cases on a Europe-wide and global basis.

Switzerland-based Laurent Lévy of LKK Arbitration remains a highly sought-after arbitrator who regularly sits in complex ICC and ICSID tribunals across Europe.

Luca Radicati di Brozolo of ARBLIT – Radicati di Brozolo Sabatini Benedettelli Torsello is one of Italy's top arbitrators. He has particular strength in European-wide cases under ICSID and ICC rules, acting as president and co-arbitrator in tribunals.

President of the LCIA, Maxi Scherer is in high demand as an arbitrator in commercial and investor-state disputes across Europe under various rules, including those of the ICC and ICSID.

Geneva-based Veijo Heiskanen is a strong choice for European states and state-owned companies regarding large-scale investor state arbitrations under ICSID, UNCTIRAL and ICC rules. He also handles cases seated in Finland and acts as president in various tribunals.

David Arias of Arias SLP remains sought after for his strength as an arbitrator, handling cases under LCIA, ICC and SCC rules across Europe. He is particularly in demand for disputes in relation to Latin American projects.

Eduardo Silva Romero has an impressive caseload of investor state arbitration mandates handling significant Europe-linked ICSID and PCA-administered UNCITRAL arbitrations for European states and investors. He also attracts attention from market commentators for his activity as arbitrator.

Gary Born is widely considered one of the most prominent figures in the global arbitration world. He acts as counsel in prominent investor state and commercial arbitrations under various rules. He is also sought after as an arbitrator, sitting in various European and international tribunals.

William Rowley KC of Twenty Essex is often appointed as arbitrator in high profile European investment treaty cases, especially those that concern mining and energy disputes.

Paris-based Laurent Aynès of Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier is trusted for his excellence as an arbitrator in ICC and UNCITRAL tribunals, often acting as chair.

Clients appreciate Matthias Scherer for his expertise in high profile investor state arbitrations under ICSID rules, where he mostly acts for European states. He is also in demand as an arbitrator, sitting in ICC and SCC tribunals in Switzerland and Stockholm.

Paris-based Melanie van Leeuwen often acts as co-arbitrator and president in commercial and investor state disputes under ICC and ICSID rules, with a focus on the energy and telecommunications sectors.

Paolo Michele Patocchi acts as chair and co-arbitrator on a range of commercial and investment treaty cases. He is a founding partner of the Geneva firm Patocchi & Marzolini and wins roles on cases seated in various European jurisdictions, especially those relating to energy, construction and shareholder disputes.

Pierre Tercier of Peter & Kim often acts as president in complex investor state and commercial arbitration tribunals under ICSID and ICC rules.

Wendy Miles KC of Twenty Essex is sought after for her role as arbitrator in ICC, LCIA and ICSID tribunals, especially those relating to the construction, finance and energy sectors.

Elliott Geisinger acts as counsel in commercial and investor-state arbitrations under ICC and SCC rules, as well as in arbitration-related litigation in front of Swiss courts. He is also renowned for his role as chair and co-arbitrator in shareholder and energy disputes.

Gabrielle Nater-Bass of Homburger is frequently sought out to act as president and sole arbitrator on complex commercial arbitration matters. She has in-depth experience of overseeing proceedings involving the transport, energy and oil sectors. She regularly sits in ICC proceedings.

Michael Schneider is particularly appreciated for his role as an arbitrator in ICSID and ICC tribunals across the continent, overseeing construction-related and BIT disputes.

Based in Brussels, Niuscha Bassiri acts arbitrator in major CEPANI and ICC proceedings. She handles matters within the banking, energy and construction sectors.

Sébastien Besson of LKK Arbitration acts as both president and sole and co-arbitrator on construction and pharmaceutical disputes, with particular expertise in ICC rules.

Wolfgang Peter of Peter & Kim is a high profile figure in the Swiss and European arbitration world. He regularly sits in ICC and ICSID tribunals.

Yas Banifatemi is mandated for her strength in handling prominent BIT claims across various European jurisdictions, with further expertise in cases governed by ICC, ICSID and SCC rules.

Audley Sheppard KC is reputed for his experience as an arbitrator, handling both investor state and commercial proceedings. His experience includes matters under LCIA, ICCC and UNCITRAL rules in the energy and sport sectors.

Julian Lew KC of Twenty Essex draws on his longstanding experience as an arbitrator when presiding over complex disputes under ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. He also handles ECT claims under SCC rules.