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Françoise Lefèvre
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Band 1

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Belgium

4 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

Europe-wide

4 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Europe 2024

About

Provided by Françoise Lefèvre

Global

Practice Areas

Corporate law, joint ventures, banking and finance, energy, construction, commercial contracts

Career

I have 45 years of experience in arbitration matters. I was with Linklaters until 2021, as a DR Partner, Global Head of Litigation and Arbitration from 2007 to 2010, and Global Head of Arbitration from 2010 to 2016. I have set up my own arbitration practice in 2021.

Professional Memberships

Member of the CEPANI Baord.

Former Belgian member of the ICC Court

Member of LCIA, NAI, ASA, AFA

Languages Spoken

French and English

Education

Cambridge University

LL.M. Law

1984 - 1985

Université Libre de Bruxelles

Master in Law

1976 - 1981

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Belgium

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Band 1
Individual Editorial
Françoise Lefèvre of Lefevre Arbitration is a highly respected lawyer with a deep history of advising clients on disputes in domestic and cross-border cases. She acts as arbitrator in a range of cases and also has experience representing clients in white-collar crime disputes.
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International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Europe-wide

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

She has strong experience and ability but also her decisiveness is very good. She gets to the essence of the issues.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

I like Françoise Lefèvre very much. I think she is a very straightforward, no-nonsense and knowledgeable arbitrator.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Françoise Lefèvre is one of the smartest people I have ever seen and is excellent for arbitration.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

We have had Francoise as an arbitrator - I like her very much, I think she is a very straight, no-nonsense and knowledgeable arbitrator.

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators respondent
Chambers Global Guide

One of the smartest people I have ever seen – excellent for arbitration.

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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