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International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Europe-wide
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
Melanie is very serious and straightforward.
International Arbitration: Arbitrators - France
Individual Editorial
Melanie van Leeuwen acts as counsel and arbitrator and handles cases under a variety of arbitral rules, including those of ICSID and the ICC. She joined Vanguard International Dispute Resolution in January 2025.
Strengths
Melanie van Leeuwen is a great arbitrator.
Melanie van Leeuwen is an excellent lawyer who is particularly good for counsel work.
Melanie van Leeuwen is a good arbitrator who is very serious and straightforward.
International Arbitration - France
Individual Editorial
Melanie van Leeuwen acts as counsel and arbitrator and handles cases under a variety of arbitral rules, including those of ICSID and the ICC. She joined Vanguard International Dispute Resolution in January 2025.
Strengths
Melanie van Leeuwen is a good arbitrator who is very serious and straightforward.
Melanie van Leeuwen is an excellent lawyer who is particularly good for counsel work.
Melanie van Leeuwen is a great arbitrator.