MEDICI – RANKING: THE FIRM ONCE AGAIN RECOGNIZED IN THE BEST LAWYERS 2027 RANKING
We are delighted to announce that Medici has once again been recognized in three categories of the Best Lawyers ranking! The new Best Lawyers ranking names the firm Tier 1 in three of its practice areas, both nationally and in Paris: This is a wonderful recognition of the commitment of our teams and, above all, […]
MEDICI – EVENT | CAROLINE DUCLERCQ TO SPEAK AT THE SOCIETY OF CONSTRUCTION LAW FRANCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
On 16 October 2026, Caroline Duclercq, partner at Medici, will take part in the Society of Construction Law (« SCL ») Board panel on crisis management in construction contracts at the annual conference of the Society of Construction Law France. The SCL France annual conference will take place on Friday 16 October 2026 at the Maison des […]
MEDICI – EVENT: CAROLINE DUCLERCQ TO SPEAK AT THE CMAG 25TH ANNIVERSARY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN DOUALA ON 20 NOVEMBER 2026
Caroline Duclercq, partner at Medici, will speak at the international conference held from 18 to 20 November 2026 by the Centre de Médiation et d’Arbitrage du Groupement des Entreprises du Cameroun (CMAG) to mark its 25th anniversary. The conference will focus on « Arbitration, Dispute Boards, Mediation and Investment Governance in Africa: CMAG at the Heart […]
MEDICI EVENT | VALENCE BORGIA SITS AS ARBITRATOR AT THE MOCK CROSS-EXAMINATION OF QUANTUM EXPERTS IN ROME
On 2 October 2026, Medici partner Valence Borgia sat as arbitrator in Rome at the first edition of a workshop on the cross-examination of quantum experts, organised by AA40 and Oxera. After the mock hearing, she shared her feedback with the participants. The case had all the ingredients of a real arbitration:➢ an exclusive distribution […]
MEDICI EVENT | KEEPING PARIS IN THE RACE: FRENCH ARBITRATION REFORM EXPLAINED IN 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS
France has unveiled its first major arbitration reform in 15 years. With Decree No. 2026-741 of 6 August 2026, the French Government introduces a number of important changes aimed at strengthening Paris’ position as one of the world’s leading arbitration seats. Here are some of the key practical takeaways. Greater procedural efficiency ➢ Even where […]
MEDICI EVENT | KEEPING PARIS IN THE RACE: FRENCH ARBITRATION REFORM EXPLAINED IN 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS
France has unveiled its first major arbitration reform in 15 years. With Decree No. 2026-741 of 6 August 2026, the French Government introduces a number of important changes aimed at strengthening Paris’ position as one of the world’s leading arbitration seats. Here are some of the key practical takeaways. Greater procedural efficiency ➢ Even where […]
MEDICI – ARTICLE : Discover the proceedings of the conference organized by Francarbi in Dakar in May 2026 on the theme « Public Policy and International Arbitration, » featuring notably an article by Caroline DUCLERCQ and Valérie Kasparian entitled : « The Judge of Enforcement or Annulment and the Review of International Public Policy under French Law. »
✍️ This contribution examines the developments that have occurred since the Belokon and Sorelec rulings, both regarding the criteria used to characterize a violation of international public policy and the role of the judge and also discusses the ongoing debates concerning the admissibility of new grounds and evidence before the court of appeal. Particular attention […]
MEDICI – CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SERIES: FROM CONTRACT MANAGEMENT TO ARBITRATION: COMPLIANCE WITH ESCALATION CLAUSES IN CONSTRUCTION ARBITRATION
In construction contracts, escalation clauses are frequent but they can become procedural deadlocks: a dispute within the dispute. The key questions often revolve around the workability of such clauses when a dispute has already arisen: “Properly used, an escalation clause is not a barrier to arbitration: it is a controlled procedural pathway. Poorly used, it becomes […]
MEDICI – RANKINGS : MEDICI AND ITS PARTNERS RANKED ONCE AGAIN BY LEADERS LEAGUE
We are proud to once again be recognised in the Leaders League rankings for 2026:• “Excellent” (Band 1) for Dispute Resolution – International Arbitration• “Mapping” for the new Middle East Desk – Corporate/Commercial Beyond our role as counsel, our partners have also been individually distinguished:• Caroline Duclrecq, recognized as a “Highly recommended” arbitrator for Africa […]
MEDICI – ANNULMENT & ENFORCEMENT SERIES: SUSPENSION OF THE ENFORCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL AWARD
In international arbitration, an award that has been granted exequatur is immediately enforceable. Yet a number of questions frequently arise: To address these questions, we provide an overview of the best practices to follow when seeking a stay or an adjustment of the enforcement of international arbitral awards through practical guidance to help anticipate, document […]