Ranking tables
International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators | Global
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Rankings overview for Individuals
Alexis Mourre Mourre Chessa Le Lay Arbitration - MCL Arbitration21 Years Ranked
Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler LKK Arbitration26 Years Ranked- John M Townsend Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP25 Years Ranked
- Klaus Michael Sachs CMS22 Years Ranked
Laurent Lévy LKK Arbitration25 Years Ranked
Luca G Radicati di Brozolo ARBLIT – Radicati di Brozolo Sabatini Benedettelli Torsello20 Years Ranked
Wolfgang Peter Peter & Kim26 Years Ranked- Bernard HanotiauHanotiau Tossens Goldman
- Brigitte SternUniversité de Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne)
- Ian Glick KCOne Essex Court
- Jean E KalickiArbitration Chambers
- John BeecheyArbitration Chambers
- Judith Gill KCGill Arbitration Services
- Loretta Malintoppi39 Essex Chambers
- Lucy ReedArbitration Chambers
- Michael MoserTwenty Essex
- Neil KaplanArbitration Chambers
- Pierre MayerMayer Greenberg
Carole Malinvaud Gide Loyrette Nouel24 Years Ranked
Chiann Bao ArbBoutique6 Years Ranked
Claus von Wobeser Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC26 Years Ranked
David Arias Arias SLP22 Years Ranked
Eduardo Silva Romero Wordstone Dispute Resolution21 Years Ranked- Gary Born WilmerHale25 Years Ranked
- John Fellas Fellas Arbitration18 Years Ranked
Lawrence Schaner Schaner Dispute Resolution LLC14 Years Ranked- Albert Jan van den BergVan den Berg Arbitration
- Edna R SussmanSussman ADR LLC
- Eduardo ZuletaArbitration Chambers
- Elliot E PolebaumPolebaum Arbitration
- Juan Fernández-ArmestoArmesto Dispute Resolution
- Juliet BlanchArbitration Chambers
- Klaus ReichertBrick Court Chambers
- Lawrence BooThe Arbitration Chambers
- Michael PrylesMichael Charles Pryles
- Toby Landau KCDuxton Hill Chambers (Singapore Group Practice)
- Yves DerainsDerains & Gharavi
- Zachary Douglas KC3 Verulam Buildings
Aníbal Martin Sabater Chaffetz Lindsey LLP16 Years Ranked
Benjamin Hughes Hughes Arbitration14 Years Ranked
Bernard Rix KC Twenty Essex1 Years Ranked
Carlos González-Bueno González-Bueno SLP10 Years Ranked
D. Brian King DBKing Arbitration2 Years Ranked
Eric Schwartz Schwartz Arbitration25 Years Ranked- Georges Affaki AFFAKI9 Years Ranked
Michael W Bühler Bühler Arbitration25 Years Ranked
Richard F Ziegler AcumenADR14 Years Ranked- Antonio HierroHierro Estudio Legal
- Bernardo M Cremades Sanz-PastorB Cremades y Asociados
- Georg von SegesserVon Segesser Law Offices
- Guido Santiago TawilGuido Tawil - Sole Practitioner
- Henri C Alvarez KCHenri Alvarez, K.C. - sole practitioner
- L Yves Fortier, PC, CC, OQ KCCabinet Yves Fortier
- Michael Hwang SCMichael Hwang SC
All Individuals profiles
Band 1

1 Alexis Mourre
Mourre Chessa Le Lay Arbitration - MCL Arbitration | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedAlexis Mourre is a notable name in the field, with particular expertise in cases in Europe and Latin America. He is fluent in French, English, Italian and Spanish, and is experienced in matters under ICC and ICSID rules, amongst others.

1 Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler
LKK Arbitration | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 26 Years RankedGabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler is a highly regarded arbitrator capable in expertly handling investment treaty and commercial cases. She has particular strength under the ICC, LCIA and ICSID rules.
1 John M Townsend
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 25 Years RankedJohn Townsend is a notable figure for commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across Europe and in the USA. He frequently appears on matters under ICC, LCIA and ICSID rules.
1 Klaus Michael Sachs
CMS | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedKlaus Michael Sachs is based in Munich and is a highly reputed practitioner, particularly for cases under ICC, ICAC and LCIA rules. His linguistic capabilities includes fluency in German, English, French, Italian and Spanish.

1 Laurent Lévy
LKK Arbitration | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 25 Years RankedLaurent Lévy is notable name in the arbitration field, and can often be seen working on Swiss cases. His experience includes considerable expertise of cases under ICC, LCIA and ICSID rules.

1 Luca G Radicati di Brozolo
ARBLIT – Radicati di Brozolo Sabatini Benedettelli Torsello | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedLuca Radicati di Brozolo often appears in arbitrations under LCIA, SIAC and ICSID rules, among others. He is particularly known for his ability in commercial and investor-state arbitrations.

1 Wolfgang Peter
Peter & Kim | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 26 Years RankedWolfgang Peter is highly reputed practitioner based in Switzerland. His expertise include strength in energy and M&A disputes, and he is a top choice for complex arbitrations.
- Bernard HanotiauHanotiau Tossens Goldman | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Brigitte SternUniversité de Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne) | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Ian Glick KCOne Essex Court | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Jean E KalickiArbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- John BeecheyArbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Judith Gill KCGill Arbitration Services | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Loretta Malintoppi39 Essex Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Lucy ReedArbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Michael MoserTwenty Essex | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Neil KaplanArbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Pierre MayerMayer Greenberg | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
Band 2

2 Carole Malinvaud
Gide Loyrette Nouel | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 24 Years RankedCarole Malinvaud is based in Paris and is known for her strength in construction and energy disputes. She often features on cases across Europe and francophone Africa, and is particularly experienced in ICC and ICSID arbitrations.

2 Chiann Bao
ArbBoutique | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedChiann Bao is a highly respected name in the field and is noted for her abilities in handling matters under a range of arbitral rules, including SIAC, LCIA and VIAC rules. She also acts as a mediator.

2 Claus von Wobeser
Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 26 Years RankedClaus von Wobeser is based in Mexico City and has built a robust global profile for his ability to handle complex commercial disputes. He is particularly experienced handling disputes under ICC, ICDR, LCIA and UNCITRAL rules.

2 David Arias
Arias SLP | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedDavid Arias is well regarded practitioner who often chairs cases in the USA and across Europe and Asia. He is experienced in matters under ICC, ICDIS and LCIA rules and is fluent in English, Spanish and French.

2 Eduardo Silva Romero
Wordstone Dispute Resolution | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedEduardo Silva Romero is a Paris-based arbitrator known for his capabilities handling disputes involving States and State-owned entities. He often handles cases under ICC, ICSID and LCIA rules.
Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Government and Public Sector|Health and Life Sciences|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)2 Gary Born
WilmerHale | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 25 Years RankedGary Born is a London-based arbitrator and chairs the firm's international arbitration practice. He has a robust reputation for handling complex commercial disputes.
2 John FellasFellas Arbitration | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedJohn Fellas is highly respected arbitrator based in New York. He frequently handles cases under ICC and LCIA rules and his experience extends across various sectors.

2 Lawrence SchanerSchaner Dispute Resolution LLC | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedLawrence Schaner is a well regarded Chicago-based practitioner known for handling complex commercial arbitrations. Areas of expertise include acting as an arbitrator under ICC and ICDR rules.
- Albert Jan van den BergVan den Berg Arbitration | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Edna R SussmanSussman ADR LLC | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Eduardo ZuletaArbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Elliot E PolebaumPolebaum Arbitration | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Juan Fernández-ArmestoArmesto Dispute Resolution | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Juliet BlanchArbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Klaus ReichertBrick Court Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Lawrence BooThe Arbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Michael PrylesMichael Charles Pryles | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Toby Landau KCDuxton Hill Chambers (Singapore Group Practice) | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Yves DerainsDerains & Gharavi | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Zachary Douglas KC3 Verulam Buildings | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
Band 3

3 Aníbal Martin Sabater
Chaffetz Lindsey LLP | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedAníbal Martin Sabater is based in New York and is an experienced in commercial and investment cases. He is fluent in English and Spanish, and is best known for his work in the Latin America region.

3 Benjamin HughesHughes Arbitration | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedBenjamin Hughes is based in Singapore and is highlighted for his work in Asia. He can often be seen handling cases under SIAC and HKIAC rules, as well as others.

3 Bernard Rix KC
Twenty Essex | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedBernard Rix KC is based in London and is noted for his expertise handling matters in relation to oil and gas, insurance and shipping. He is experienced in cases under LCIA, ICC, SIAC and HKIAC rules.

3 Carlos González-BuenoGonzález-Bueno SLP | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedCarlos González-Bueno a Madrid-based arbitrator and is fluent in Spanish, English, German, French and Portuguese. He often acts as an arbitrator in proceedings held under ICC, ICDR, AAA and CAM rules, amongst others.

3 D. Brian KingDBKing Arbitration | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
3 Eric SchwartzSchwartz Arbitration | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 25 Years RankedEric Schwartz is a New York-based practitioner and often handles cases in North America and Europe. Areas of strength include energy, IP and IT related disputes.
3 Georges AffakiAFFAKI | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedGeorge Affaki is a Paris-based arbitrator who has a robust reputation arbitrating complex matters, most notably in finance-related arbitrations. He is also fluent in Arabic, English and French.

3 Michael W Bühler
Bühler Arbitration | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 25 Years RankedMichael Bühler is a Paris based arbitrator with experience in commercial and corporate disputes, and has strength in the oil and gas, energy, construction and engineering industries. He often features in proceedings under ICC and DIAC rules.

3 Richard F Ziegler
AcumenADR | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedRichard Ziegler is an experienced arbitrator capable in arbitrating complex domestic and international disputes, and has particular strength in financial, technology-intensive and regulatory matters.
Key sectorsAviation and Aerospace|Energy and Utilities|Financial Services|Health and Life Sciences|Insurance- Antonio HierroHierro Estudio Legal | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3
- Bernardo M Cremades Sanz-PastorB Cremades y Asociados | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3
- Georg von SegesserVon Segesser Law Offices | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3
- Guido Santiago TawilGuido Tawil - Sole Practitioner | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3
- Henri C Alvarez KCHenri Alvarez, K.C. - sole practitioner | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3
- L Yves Fortier, PC, CC, OQ KCCabinet Yves Fortier | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3
- Michael Hwang SCMichael Hwang SC | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3