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.
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.
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.
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.
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 29th 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.
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.
Medici is proud to announce that Marie-Laure Bizeau, Valence Borgia and Caroline Duclercq have been nominated by their peers in The Best Lawyers in France ranking (14th edition) for their valued work in the "Arbitration and Mediation" categories. Caroline also appears as Best Lawyer in the “International Arbitration” category.