Ranking tables
Arbitration (International) | Global
Europe-wide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Three Crowns LLP 10 Years Ranked
- White & Case LLP 16 Years Ranked
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
- WilmerHale
Band 2
- Freshfields 16 Years Ranked
- King & Spalding International LLP 11 Years Ranked
- Lalive 16 Years Ranked
- Herbert Smith Freehills
Band 3
Band 4
Band 5
- Derains & Gharavi 10 Years Ranked
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Gide Loyrette Nouel 16 Years Ranked
- Mannheimer Swartling 16 Years Ranked
- Mayer Brown LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 11 Years Ranked
- Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd 14 Years Ranked
- Sidley Austin LLP 6 Years Ranked
- Squire Patton Boggs 1 Years Ranked
- Bredin Prat
Band 1
- Constantine Partasides KC Three Crowns LLP18 Years Ranked
- Michael Polkinghorne White & Case LLP23 Years Ranked
- Yas Banifatemi Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes17 Years Ranked
- Gary BornWilmerHale
- Philippe PinsolleQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Band 2
- Gaëtan Verhoosel KC Three Crowns LLP15 Years Ranked
- Georgios Petrochilos KC Three Crowns LLP17 Years Ranked
- Hamid G Gharavi Derains & Gharavi17 Years Ranked
- Noah Rubins KC Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer16 Years Ranked
- Peter Goldsmith KC Debevoise & Plimpton LLP14 Years Ranked
- Todd Wetmore Three Crowns LLP13 Years Ranked
- Veijo Heiskanen Arbitra International12 Years Ranked
- Barton LegumHonlet Legum Arbitration
- Franz SchwarzWilmerHale
- Stephen Jagusch KCQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
- Steven FinizioWilmerHale
Band 3
- Charles Nairac White & Case LLP11 Years Ranked
- Claudia Annacker Annacker International Disputes15 Years Ranked
- Domitille Baizeau Lalive16 Years Ranked
- Eduardo Silva Romero Wordstone Dispute Resolution19 Years Ranked
- Matthias Scherer Lalive15 Years Ranked
- Michael Ostrove DLA Piper France LLP12 Years Ranked
- Peter Turner KC 39 Essex Chambers19 Years Ranked
- Tom Sprange KC King & Spalding International LLP10 Years Ranked
- Fernando Mantilla-SerranoLatham & Watkins LLP
- Michael Young KCQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
- Sophie Lamb KCLatham & Watkins
Band 4
- Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall KC White & Case LLP14 Years Ranked
- Anne Véronique Schlaepfer White & Case LLP15 Years Ranked
- Boris Kasolowsky Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer14 Years Ranked
- Carole Malinvaud Gide Loyrette Nouel22 Years Ranked
- David Roney Sidley Austin LLP12 Years Ranked
- Jason Fry KC Clifford Chance Europe LLP15 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Younan A&O Shearman3 Years Ranked
- Matthew Weiniger KC Linklaters18 Years Ranked
- Michael W Bühler Bühler Arbitration23 Years Ranked
- Noradèle Radjai Lalive12 Years Ranked
- Robin Oldenstam Mannheimer Swartling17 Years Ranked
- Stephen Fietta KC Fietta LLP16 Years Ranked
- Sylvia Noury KC Freshfields16 Years Ranked
- Anthony SinclairQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
- Charles ClaypooleLatham & Watkins
- Isabelle MichouQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
- Jean-Yves GaraudCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Robert VolterraVolterra Fietta
Band 5
- Christopher Boog Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd9 Years Ranked
- Cyrus Benson Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP14 Years Ranked
- Dany Khayat Mayer Brown LLP8 Years Ranked
- David Goldberg Pinna Goldberg15 Years Ranked
- Elliott Geisinger Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd19 Years Ranked
- Joachim Knoll Lalive1 Years Ranked
- John Savage KC King & Spalding International LLP20 Years Ranked
- Laurent Gouiffès Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP16 Years Ranked
- Laurent Jaeger Jaeger Arbitration20 Years Ranked
- Marc Palay Sidley Austin LLP12 Years Ranked
- Marie Stoyanov A&O Shearman9 Years Ranked
- Mariella Orelli Homburger14 Years Ranked
- Penny Madden KC Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP9 Years Ranked
- Robert Lambert Clifford Chance LLP22 Years Ranked
- Roland Ziadé Linklaters16 Years Ranked
- Simon Greenberg Clifford Chance Europe LLP8 Years Ranked
- Xavier Favre-Bulle Lenz & Staehelin18 Years Ranked
- Alfonso IglesiaCuatrecasas
- Christopher P. MooreCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Epaminontas TriantafilouQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
- Jean-Christophe HonletHonlet Legum Arbitration
- Nathalie Voserrothorn legal
- Raëd FathallahBredin Prat
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Three Crowns LLPArbitration (International)2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedThree Crowns's arbitration practice consists of market-leading, globally renowned practitioners in London and Paris who have an exclusive focus on international arbitration. The law firm is revered for its excellence in both commercial and investor-state arbitrations under various rules and seats across Europe and beyond. Three Crowns boasts notable expertise in cases arising from the energy and natural resources sector, including those relating to construction contracts, gas price reviews and disputed production-sharing contracts. The team also represents clients from the finance, mining and technology sectors in arbitrations arising from supply agreements, patents and joint venture disputes. The firm is frequently active on matters involving Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, predominantly acting for investors.1 White & Case LLPArbitration (International)2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedClients mandating White & Case benefit from the firm's globally integrated network of offices, with extensive resources in Paris, London and Frankfurt, as well as Stockholm and the CEE region. Its teams handle a wide range of high-end construction arbitrations, including those relating to major oil and gas and infrastructure projects. The firm enjoys a superb standing for its energy sector arbitration practice, spanning gas price review cases, joint venture disputes and ECT cases. Furthermore, White & Case frequently represents states and investors in high-profile investment arbitrations, often involving Eastern European jurisdictions. Similarly, White & Case is highly visible on matters concerning Latin American and African entities. The firm complements its outstanding offering with impressive strength in annulment proceedings.
Band 2
2 FreshfieldsArbitration (International)2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has a highly respected arbitration practice with a deep bench across Europe, offering particular strength in the UK, France and Germany. It draws on additional supporting teams in Austria and Spain. The lawyers are well versed in the arbitration rules of all the major international arbitration centres, including the SCC, the ICC and ICSID. It has an esteemed commercial arbitration practice with impressive experience in major energy sector cases, including those relating to breach of supply contracts. Its investment treaty practice benefits from key partners in London, Frankfurt and Paris who coordinate with global offices to handle ECT or BIT cases across Europe and beyond, often representing investors. Its prestigious clientele includes players from the construction, chemical and manufacturing sectors.2 King & Spalding International LLPArbitration (International)2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedKing & Spalding boasts a strong global presence emanating from leading teams in the USA and Asia, with offices in Paris and London acting as hubs for the European arbitration group. The teams handle high-value, multi-jurisdictional commercial arbitration proceedings, particularly in the renewable and conventional energy sectors, with significant expertise in oil and gas as well as construction disputes. A further pillar of strength is King & Spalding's activity in high-end investor-state arbitrations and enforcement proceedings, often representing multinational companies as well as sovereign states. European investors pursuing ECT claims against European states also regularly mandate King & Spalding. It also acts for clients from South Asia and the CIS region. The firm has further expertise in the media, mining and manufacturing sectors.2 LaliveArbitration (International)2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedLalive is an outstanding Swiss firm operating out of Geneva, Zürich and London, with the experience and reputation to compete on a pan-European level. Its team is praised for its prowess in large-scale investor-state arbitrations on behalf of states as well as state-owned and private companies. The firm is particularly active in the energy, construction and mining sectors, with a strong caseload of ICSID and UNCITRAL arbitrations relating to disputes between European and Middle Eastern or Asian parties. The firm is recognised as a superb choice to handle Geneva-seated commercial cases, with additional experience in cases seated in London or Helsinki. It is also well reputed for the numerous prominent arbitrators within its ranks.
Band 3
3 A&O ShearmanArbitration (International)2024 | Band 3 | 28 Years RankedClients benefit from the firm's extensive office network across Europe, including London, Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris. The law firm gains praise for handling international arbitrations seated in key jurisdictions across Europe under various national and international rules. The teams are particularly active in high-profile ECT and BIT cases, showcasing the firm's capacity to coordinate complex investor-state mandates between its breadth of offices. Its clientele includes sovereign states in Africa and the Middle East as well as private equity funds and energy giants. The firm boasts expertise across the energy, banking and finance, and construction sectors. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.3 Clifford Chance LLPArbitration (International)2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedClifford Chance houses an established London practice that advises on ICSID, ICC and UNCITRAL arbitrations brought by prominent global financial institutions and corporate clients. The law firm enjoys a strong standing in large-scale construction and energy disputes, including BIT and ECT claims brought against Central European states. The Paris practice is best known for its handling of sensitive ICC rules arbitrations on behalf of key clients from industry sectors such as mining. With further teams across Germany, Poland, Italy and the Netherlands, the firm completes its comprehensive offering across Europe.3 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPArbitration (International)2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedThe team at Debevoise & Plimpton impresses with its activity in commercial and investor-state proceedings. The law firm leads European investment treaty and high-end commercial arbitrations out of a prominent London office under a range of rules, including those of the ICC, ICSID and the LCIA. The department acts for both investors and major states on BIT and ECT cases. Furthermore, Debevoise & Plimpton assists with high-value joint venture and construction disputes and cross-border energy cases, working in conjunction with highly regarded teams in the USA. The firm represents clients in cases concerning a broad array of jurisdictions ranging from Europe to Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Band 4
4 Baker McKenzieArbitration (International)2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedBaker McKenzie offers a sizeable and diverse arbitration practice with a broad office network across Europe. The law firm handles proceedings across a variety of European arbitral seats, including those under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. The London team often handles LCIA and ICC mandates involving oil and gas companies as well as real estate developers. Post-M&A dispute resolution is also assisted by Baker McKenzie. The firm convinces with its further expertise in infrastructure and construction-related disputes, often involving large-scale projects in the CIS.4 DLA Piper LLPArbitration (International)2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedDLA Piper is an international law firm with arbitration capabilities spread across multiple offices in Central and Eastern Europe as well as France and the UK. The firm boasts investor-state arbitration strength, representing states and investors in ICSID as well as related annulment proceedings. The lawyers also handle cases under UNCITRAL rules. The firm's commercial arbitration practice includes work on London and Paris-seated disputes arising for major clients in the oil and gas sector.4 Hogan LovellsArbitration (International)2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedWith its teams operating out of France, the UK and other European offices, the law firm Hogan Lovells is a solid choice for international arbitration mandates. Its teams represent corporate clients in ICC arbitrations relating to shareholder and energy disputes in the Middle East, Latin America and Africa. The London and Paris teams also act on both the investor and state sides of BIT and ECT cases. Its further teams in Italy and Spain handle high-value cases seated either locally or in other European jurisdictions. Hogan Lovells enjoys particularly strong recognition in the energy, financial services and telecommunications sectors. The firm rounds off its offering with its prowess in annulment proceedings.4 LinklatersArbitration (International)2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedLinklaters has an established presence in the European arbitration market and benefits from the presence of well-regarded individual lawyers spread across multiple jurisdictions. The firm's teams in France, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands receive praise for their handling of significant arbitration procedures and related set-aside or enforcement proceedings. Linklaters represents clients in cases under various rules, including those of the ICC, the LCIA, UNCITRAL as well as NAI and CEPANI, across seats in Europe. In addition to its strength in commercial arbitration, the firm is experienced in sensitive investment treaty claims against European and African governments. Linklaters acts on behalf of clients in the energy, mining and financial sectors.4 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLPArbitration (International)2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom's international arbitration practice regularly handles multi-jurisdictional investment treaty and commercial arbitration proceedings from its London office. The team acts on ICSID and UNCITRAL cases and has significant expertise in BITs and Energy Charter Treaty proceedings involving Asian and European jurisdictions. Skadden also handles arbitration-relation litigation, making it a strong choice for comprehensive coverage. It caters predominantly for a prominent clientele comprising multinational corporations from the telecommunications, energy and finance sectors.
Band 5
5 Derains & GharaviArbitration (International)2024 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedDerains & Gharavi is a Paris-based arbitration boutique led by highly regarded specialists who frequently act as counsel or arbitrator on prominent cases. The firm stands out for its work on behalf of private individuals or corporate entities pursuing BIT claims against Middle Eastern or Asian states. It also represents sovereign states from the Middle East and Europe in PCA-administered UNCITRAL or ICSID arbitration brought by European investors. Derains & Gharavi is also seen as an excellent choice to handle Paris-seated commercial arbitration.5 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPArbitration (International)2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher is well placed to handle commercial and investor-state cases under various rules including those ICSID, the ICC and the LCIA and various seats across Europe. It also assists with ECT claims. In addition, the department offers strength in annulment and enforcement proceedings, acting for parties in front of English courts and globally. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is particularly revered for its presence in the energy sector.5 Gide Loyrette NouelArbitration (International)2024 | Band 5 | 16 Years RankedGide Loyrette Nouel is a major French firm that handles international arbitration from its Paris office, with further support based in London. The team primarily assists with commercial arbitration proceedings and has experience in cases seated in Paris and Geneva under ICC and Swiss rules. European states also mandate Gide for its strength in UNCITRAL cases regarding mining projects. The team is particularly involved in disputes relating to Africa.5 Mannheimer SwartlingArbitration (International)2024 | Band 5 | 16 Years RankedMannheimer Swartling enjoys a dominant presence in Sweden, often handling SCC-administered disputes involving the CIS region. The law firm is highly active in energy disputes arising from gas price reviews, investments and exploration, and well equipped to handle proceedings brought under the ECT. Mannheimer Swartling is also well known across Europe for handling a significant caseload of commercial arbitrations on behalf of major Swedish manufacturing companies. Furthermore, its lawyers represent clients in Swedish court proceedings seeking to enforce or challenge arbitral decisions, also in conjunction with international law firms.5 Mayer Brown LLPArbitration (International)2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedMayer Brown houses a particularly strong team adept at handling both investor-state and commercial related arbitration matters. The firm is able to pull strength from a number of offices including those in France, Germany and the UK. The team has in-depth experience appearing in mandates under numerous rules including LCIA, ICC, ICSID and SCC. It also has knowledge of BIT and ECT matters. Mayer Brown has a wide practice taking instructions from a wide variety of sectors such as construction, finance, energy, mining and gas.5 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPArbitration (International)2024 | Band 5 | 11 Years RankedOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe houses a respected international arbitration group led from the Paris and Geneva offices. The combined experience of the firm's teams in Paris, London and Düsseldorf enables the firm to handle commercial arbitration seated across all key arbitration centres in Europe. Individuals across Orrick's European network lead ECT or BIT claims in which investors seek damages from European states. The firm also assists with any challenges to arbitral awards arising in German and English courts.5 Schellenberg Wittmer LtdArbitration (International)2024 | Band 5 | 14 Years RankedSchellenberg Wittmer houses a widely respected Swiss practice with practitioners acting as counsel and arbitrators from its Geneva and Zürich bases. The department regularly assists with commercial arbitrations, often under ICC rules, on behalf of both private companies and states. The team is well placed to handle a considerable variety of rules including Swiss Rules and those of the SCC and UNCITRAL. Additionally, Schellenberg Wittmer stands out for its work in set-aside proceedings before the Swiss courts, including within the context of major European investor-state disputes. The firm complements its offering with its expertise in Court of Arbitration for Sports cases.5 Sidley Austin LLPArbitration (International)2024 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedSidley Austin houses a Geneva and London-based practice with an extensive international reach. Its highly respected Geneva team comprises a key part of the firm's global arbitration practice, advising on high-value cases seated in various jurisdictions across Europe. The firm is well placed to handle investor-state disputes, acting on behalf of companies in the healthcare, media and mining sectors. Sidley Austin also offers expertise in matters heard before the Court of Arbitration for Sport and related appeals in front of the Swiss and European high courts.5 Squire Patton BoggsArbitration (International)2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedSquire Patton Boggs has the capacity to handle complex mandates across Europe and has a particularly strong track record acting for States. The firm is very well versed in investment-treaty matters. It is also adept at acting under numerous rules including ICC, ICSID and has noted knowledge of ECT cases. The team is able to manage mandates from a range of sectors including mining, LNG and gas. Squire Patton Boggs is also extremely experienced in commercial disputes in the construction space.