International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators | Europe

Luca Radicati di Brozolo of ARBLIT – Radicati di Brozolo Sabatini Benedettelli Torsello is one of Italy's top arbitrators and is in high demand because of his strength in European-wide cases under ICSID and ICC rules. He acts as president and co-arbitrator in 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.

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 UNCITRAL. She is also an increasingly visible arbitrator, acting as president or co-arbitrator in European-seated tribunals.

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.

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. She joined Vanguard International Dispute Resolution in January 2025.

Nathalie Voser of rothorn legal is a sought-after arbitrator in ICC and ICSID tribunals. She is also appreciated for her counsel work, representing clients in ICC tribunals and in front of the Swiss High Court.

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.

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.

Françoise Lefèvre of Lefevre Arbitration in Belgium is reputed for her extensive experience acting as arbitrator. She frequently presides over energy and construction-related 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 a well-respected figure in the European arbitration community. He is particularly appreciated for his role as an arbitrator in ICSID and ICC tribunals across the continent, overseeing construction-related and BIT disputes.

Clients highlight Sébastien Besson of Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler for his role as president and sole and co-arbitrator in construction and pharmaceutical disputes, with particular expertise in ICC rules.

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