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Jean-Yves Garaud
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Lawyers profile | Europe 2024: Litigation: Elite, International Arbitration, International Arbitration: Arbitrators, White-Collar Crime, Arbitration (International)
Jean-Yves Garaud
Ranked in 5 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Litigation: Elite

France

1 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

International Arbitration

France

5 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

France

4 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

White-Collar Crime

France

5 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Arbitration (International)

Europe-wide

14 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2025
France 2025

About

Provided by Jean-Yves Garaud

Europe

Practice Areas

International and domestic corporate litigation, arbitration and white-collar crime, with extensive experience in competition and bankruptcy matters.

Career

Joined the firm in 1990, became Partner in 1998. LLM, New York University School of Law (1990); Diplôme d'Etudes Avancées, University of Paris II - Panthéon-Assas (1987); graduated from Institut d'Etudes Politiques of Paris (1986).

Professional Memberships

Member of the Bars of New York and Paris, of the International Arbitration Institute, the Association Suisse d'Arbitrage and the Association Droit et Commerce.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Europe

Litigation: Elite - France

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Jean-Yves Garaud remains a leading authority in the French litigation market, advising domestic and international corporates on a wide spectrum of disputes, including damage claims as well as shareholders' and contractual disputes.
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International Arbitration - France

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Jean-Yves Garaud is well versed in commercial arbitrations for French and international clients. He acts both as counsel and arbitrator under a variety of arbitral rules, including those of the ICC and LCIA.
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White-Collar Crime - France

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Jean-Yves Garaud is recognised for his ability to advise on notable tax fraud and corruption matters for major financial institutions. His client roster additionally includes private individuals and multinationals.
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International Arbitration: Arbitrators - France

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Jean-Yves Garaud is well versed in commercial arbitrations for French and international clients. He acts both as counsel and arbitrator under a variety of arbitral rules, including those of the ICC and LCIA.
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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Jean-Yves Garaud regularly handles annulment and enforcement proceedings in relation to ICC and LCIA awards. Seated in France, he acts for clients in ICC and ad hoc arbitrations as well.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Jean-Yves Garaud is a phenomenal lawyer. He is absolutely excellent and a pleasure to work with."

Litigation: Elite respondent
Europe

"He is very strong in understanding how to develop a defence strategy, not only legally; he can also seek relevant information from across jurisdictions."

Litigation: Elite respondent
Europe

"High-quality and strategic, Jean-Yves Garaud is very easy to work with. He is one of the best in the market."

Litigation: Elite respondent
Europe

"Jean-Yves Garaud stands out for his exceptional capacity to deal with complex matters in an efficient way as well as for his excellent courtroom advocacy skills."

International Arbitration respondent
Europe

"I truly appreciate his ability to instantly understand the strategy needed in the case. He has a wealth of experience."

International Arbitration respondent
Europe

"He is very business-savvy but with very sharp legal expertise too, and he is very easy to work with."

International Arbitration respondent
Europe

"I appreciate Jean-Yves Garaud; he is phenomenal."

White-Collar Crime respondent
Europe

"Jean-Yves is an excellent lawyer."

White-Collar Crime respondent
Europe

"Mr Garaud stands out for his exceptional capacity to deal with complex matters in an efficient way as well as for excellent courtroom speaking skills."

Arbitration (International) respondent
Europe

"I truly appreciate his ability to instantly understand the strategy needed in the case; he has a wealth of experience."

Arbitration (International) respondent
Europe

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