Medici continues to expand with the arrival of Maria Mironova, who joins the firm as an associate.

Prior to joining Medici, Maria practiced international arbitration and cross-border litigation with two Anglo-Saxon law firms in Paris. She has acted in commercial and investment arbitration proceedings governed by the rules of the main institutions (ICC, PCA, ICSID...) or ad hoc, in a variety of industrial sectors. In her investment arbitration practice, Maria has advised both governments and investors.

Maria's litigation experience notably includes the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, as well as obtaining provisional measures in complex proceedings involving multiple jurisdictions. In 2017, Maria also worked as an international tax law consultant with an international consulting firm in Moscow.

Maria holds an LL.M. in Transnational Arbitration and Dispute Settlement from the Institut d'études politiques de Paris (Sciences Po). Before moving to France, Maria also obtained a Master 2 in International Financial Law and a Bachelor's degree in International Law from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO).

Maria works in French, English and Russian.

Medici is proud to announce the nomination of its partners Marie-Laure Bizeau, Valence Borgia, and Caroline Duclercq in the Best Lawyers in France 2025 rankings for their expertise in the "Arbitration and Mediation" category. Caroline Duclercq and Marie-Laure Bizeau are also listed in this ranking as Best Lawyers in the "International Arbitration" category, and Valence Borgia in the "Litigation" category.

Caroline Duclercq, Marie-Laure Bizeau, and Valence Borgia are also featured in the "Arbitration" category of the Who’s Who Legal 2024 ranking.

Additionally, the firm is recognized by the 2024 edition of Legal 500 Paris in the "Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration" category.

These recognitions are the result of the collective work of all the firm's lawyers, whom we sincerely thank! We also warmly thank our clients and peers for their trust.

Links to the Best Lawyers rankings: https://www.bestlawyers.com/current-edition/france

Links to Who’s Who Legal 2024:

• Marie-Laure Bizeau: https://www.lexology.com/firms/1328443/marie_laure_bizeau
• Caroline Duclercq: https://www.lexology.com/firms/1328443/caroline_duclercq
• Valence Borgia: https://www.lexology.com/firms/1328443/valence_borgia

Link to the 2024 edition of Legal 500: https://www.legal500.fr/

This intensive 2-day program, organised by ICC Arbitration, is tailored for legal professionals aiming to sharpen their arbitration skills. A diverse range of topics including Effective Management of the Procedure and Practical Cases on Conducting Hearings and Discussions were explored.

Caroline shared insights on : authorizing new claims, non-signatory parties, and intervening parties.

The following speakers were also present to enrich discussions and share their experiences: Sylvie Bebohi Ebongo, Pierre Daureu, Diamana Diawara, Perrial Jean Nyodog and Habibatou Touré.

Whilst the firm is getting to celebrate its 4th anniversary in one month, we are particularly proud to have been ranked:

- excellent in both “Dispute resolution - International arbitration” and “Africa Desk - International arbitration and litigation”.

- highly recommended in “Promotion & construction - Construction litigation (including insurance)”, “Dispute resolution - Commercial litigation” and “Public Law - PPP contracts: mid-cap structuring”.

This recognition is a true honor, and we look forward to continuing to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thanks to all the team for the incredible efforts, dedication and enthusiasm. We would also like to express our heartfelt appreciation to our clients and peers for their continued trust.

To discover our rankings, click here: https://www.leadersleague.com/fr/firm/medici-avocats/rankings

Medici is proud to announce that it has been recognized for the first time by Chambers and Partners and ranked in both Chambers Global and Chambers Europe 2024 for International Arbitration.

It is truly humbling to see our law firm listed alongside the leading firms in international arbitration, within just a few years since its creation. This achievement is a significant milestone especially given that Chamber’s recognition is based on authentic client feedback. 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our valued clients and esteemed peers for taking the time to respond to Chambers’ questions and interviews and for their constant support.

Thanks to all the team for the incredible efforts, dedication and enthusiasm.

Links to the rankings :

• https://chambers.com/law-firm/medici-europe-7:23315949
• https://chambers.com/law-firm/medici-global-2:23315949

Medici is proud to announce that its three partners have once again been recognised in the prestigious Who's Who Legal: Arbitration, 2024 ranking.

Caroline Duclercq is listed in the "Recommended" category (Global Guide) as a "Recommended Practitioner". Marie-Laure Bizeau and Valence Borgia continue to be recognised as "Future Leaders" (Global Guide). Marie-Laure Bizeau, Valence Borgia and Caroline Duclercq also feature in the "Recommended" category (France, National guide) as "Recommended Practitioner".

The nominations for Who's Who Legal are made by peers and clients, international arbitrators and lawyers, confirming Medici's position as a leading law firm specialising in international arbitration.

These awards are the result of the work of the entire team at the firm, to whom we extend our sincere thanks. The firm would also like to warmly thank its clients and peers for their trust and recommendations.

Link to the rankings:

• Marie-Laure Bizeau https://whoswholegal.com/marie-laure-bizeau
• Valence Borgia https://whoswholegal.com/valence-borgia
• Caroline Duclercq https://whoswholegal.com/caroline-duclercq

Medici continues its growth with the arrival of Valérie Kasparian, who has joined the firm as an associate.

Valérie brings a deep legal expertise in peri-arbitral litigation, commercial litigation, and international commercial arbitration. Valérie will play a crucial role in reinforcing our arbitration practice in the Middle East and North Africa region by leveraging her proficiency in the Arabic language and her extensive knowledge of the legal landscape of the MENA region to ensure the highest standards of legal representation.

Prior to joining Medici, Valérie practiced in the fields of commercial litigation and international commercial arbitration. She was involved in complex business disputes and assisted venture capital funds and companies in the technology, science and media sectors in resolving shareholder disputes, disputes between shareholders and directors, as well as in resolving their day-to-day business disputes (breach of contract, unfair competition, termination of commercial relations, product suspensions and merchant account suspensions on online marketplaces).

Valérie is a member of the Paris and Beirut Bars and holds a Master in International Private Law and International Commercial Law from the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas and a Bachelor of Laws from Saint-Joseph University of Beirut.

Medici is delighted to announce that it has been ranked by the Décideurs Magazine (Leaders League group) for its “renowned practice” in “Promotion & Construction. Construction litigation (including insurance)”.  

The Medici team thanks their clients and peers for their trust.

https://www.leadersleague.com/fr/classements/promotion-construction-contentieux-de-la-construction-dont-assurances-classement-2023-cabinet-d-avocats-france

Caroline Duclercq will be taking part, from 28 to 29 September 2023, in a conference in Dakar organized by JUS AFRICA in partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Editions du Centre de Recherches et d’Etudes en Droit et Institutions Judiciaires (CREDIJ) on the subject “Arbitration and Companies under OHADA Law”.

She will speak on Friday the 29^th September 2023 during the third roundtable on “Companies providing extra-legal services”, moderated by Pierre Kasongo Makanda, alongside Pierre Daureu and Romain Dupeyre, and will be focusing on the subject of third-party funding.

Eminent professors, colleagues and legal experts will also be present, including: Vanesse de Happi, Hélène Sarr, Mamadou Seck, Claude Mentenon, Yoro Moussa Diallo, Ether Moutngui, Emmanuel Sibidi Darankoum, Ismaila Madior Fall, Jessica Aya Nanou, Mayatta Mbaye Ndiaye, Habibatou Toure, Serges Martin Zangue, Patricia Sopi Kakou, Mounetaga Diouf, Karel Osiris Dogue, François-Xavier Mbono, Martial Akakpo, Gaston Kenfack Douajni, Diamana Diawara, Khaled Abou El Houda, Marie-Andrée Ngwe, Patrick Bondonga Lesambo, Abdoulaye Sakho, Joachim Bile Aka, Sylvie Bebohi, Simon Ndiaye, Coco Kayudi Misamu, Mathias Cazier-Darmois, Mouhamed Kebe, Sabrina Ainouz, Nadia Biouele Tall, Batibié Bâtis Benao, Yvette Ngwevilo Rékangalt, Joseph Djogbenou. 

For full details of the programme, visit: https://www.ohada.com/uploads/actualite/6869/programme.pdf

Medici is proud to announce that Marie-Laure Bizeau has been recognized by “Jus Connect” among the 10 french “legal titans” for her expertise in international arbitration.

Link available here : Linkedin Jus Connect | Arbitration lawyers - International arbitration activity