Global
Litigation: Elite - France
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.
Strengths
"Jean-Yves Garaud is a phenomenal lawyer. He is absolutely excellent and a pleasure to work with."
"He is very strong in understanding how to develop a defence strategy, not only legally; he can also seek relevant information from across jurisdictions."
"High-quality and strategic, Jean-Yves Garaud is very easy to work with. He is one of the best in the market."
Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide
Jean-Yves Garaud is based in Paris, from where he is regularly active on Africa-related arbitrations. A highly respected lawyer in his field, he often represents major construction corporations and clients in the energy sector, as well as North and West African governments.
Strengths
"Jean-Yves Garaud is a very good lawyer, he is well regarded."
"Jean-Yves does a lot of work in Africa; he has good experience."
International Arbitration - France
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.
Strengths
"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."
"I truly appreciate his ability to instantly understand the strategy needed in the case. He has a wealth of experience."
"He is very business-savvy but with very sharp legal expertise too, and he is very easy to work with."
International Arbitration: Arbitrators - France
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.
Strengths
"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."
"I truly appreciate his ability to instantly understand the strategy needed in the case. He has a wealth of experience."
"He is very business-savvy but with very sharp legal expertise too, and he is very easy to work with."
Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders
Paris-based Jean-Yves Garaud is an experienced arbitration practitioner with a stellar international dispute resolution practice. He is noted for his representation of commercial clients in complex disputes across Europe.
Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide
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.
Strengths
"Mr. Garaud stands out for his exceptional capacity to deal with complex matters in an efficient way as well as for excellent court room speaking skills."
"I truly appreciate his ability to instantly understand the strategy needed in the case, he has a wealth of experience."