The International Campus of the Ivorian Bar Association, jointly organised by the Ivorian Bar Association and the Paris Bar, was held in Abidjan and brought together numerous legal professionals, fostering international legal dialogue between two leading legal hubs.

The initiative was marked by the presence of Madame Minister Éléonore Caroit, as well as Mr Ngolo Klofanhan Dagnago, representing the Minister of Justice and Human Rights of Côte d’Ivoire, reflecting the strong institutional support for this cooperation initiative.

As part of the programme, Valence Borgia, Partner at Medici, moderated a roundtable dedicated to “ESG challenges in an international context: compliance, risk management and arbitration.” The discussions, with contributions from Joachim Bile-Aka, Louis Degos, Antoine Juaristi and Abbé Yao, highlighted the central role of lawyers and arbitration in addressing cross-border ESG challenges, as well as the need to pursue a shared reflection on these issues in an international setting.

Through this participation, Medici reaffirms its commitment to contemporary discussions on international arbitration, compliance and corporate social responsibility at the global level.

We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Call for Projects by the Medici Equality Endowment Fund.
Our mission: to support innovative initiatives promoting gender equality and combating all forms of discrimination.

This year, the call for projects focuses on four categories:

1️⃣ Women in precarious situations in countries at war or in crisis
2️⃣ Acting through law

3️⃣ Youth and education
4️⃣ Professional sphere

📅  Opening Date: Monday 12 january 

📌   Eligibility and guidelines:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr2eWA8rL_dF0jU0adOsw7awojC6MwM5HVEE48SOuL-KXvhA/viewform?usp=dialog

Associations and project leaders: this is your opportunity to share your ideas and help advance equality.

Medici is proud to announce that its partners have been recognised in the Lexology Index 2026 – Arbitration.

This recognition highlights the expertise and dedication of our team in international arbitration and reinforces our commitment to excellence and fairness in dispute resolution.

We are sincerely grateful to our loyal clients and peers for their constant support.

A big thank you to the entire team for its remarkable efforts, dedication, and enthusiasm.

The 45th ICC Institute of World Business Law Conference, held in Paris on 14 November 2025, has just concluded after a highly engaging edition that brought together leading practitioners, academics, and experts from across the international arbitration community. This year’s theme, “Monetary Remedies in International Arbitration,” offered a rich platform for substantive and forward-looking exchanges.

As part of this program, Caroline Duclercq, partner of Medici, contributed to one of the conference’s key sessions: Panel: “The Devil in the Detail”: she participated in this in-depth discussion alongside Sirshar Qureshi, focusing on two frequently underestimated components of arbitral awards: the arbitration costs and interest, and the evolving approaches adopted across different jurisdictions.

The session was co-chaired by Chié Nakahara and Michael Polkinghorne, who steered the debate with their recognised expertise and added valuable perspective to the conversation.

This year’s conference once again demonstrated the ICC Institute’s central role in shaping contemporary arbitral thought and fostering high-level dialogue among practitioners worldwide.

Medici is proud to contribute to these important discussions and to support ongoing reflection on key issues in international dispute resolution.

Medici Law Firm is pleased to share its recent contribution, published by the Centre de Médiation et d'Arbitrage de Paris (CMAP), focusing on one of the most crucial phases of the arbitral process: the enforcement of arbitral awards.

In this article, From Award to Enforcement: Mastering the Endgame, Caroline Duclercq, Partner and CMAP-accredited arbitrator, and Valérie Kasparian, Associate, outline the five key reflexes that help anticipate obstacles and maximise the chances of successful recovery.

The 5 Essential Reflexes

• Assessing the debtor’s solvency before initiating the arbitration
• Formulating precise and “enforceable” claims
• Reviewing the content of the award
• Seeking enforcement without delay
• Securing the service of the award and promptly initiating enforcement measures

This concise guide aims to assist practitioners facing this decisive stage for the first time.

Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e7k6gzqi

Dubai Arbitration Week 2025 has come to an end after a particularly successful edition that gathered several thousand participants and reaffirmed Dubai’s position as a leading global center for international arbitration.

As part of this week-long program, Caroline Duclercq, partner at Medici, contributed to two flagship events:

• GAR Live Great Debate

• Caroline Duclercq took part in an Oxford Union-style debate on the motion: “This House believes that standardized PO1s and other procedural documents constitute bad case management techniques.”
• Together with Paul Blakeway (FCIArb), she presented arguments in support of the motion, engaging with Soraya Corm-Bakhos (FCIArb) and Tariq Baloch (KC) before a distinguished panel: Karim Nassif, Fatima Balfaqeeh (FCIArb C.Arb, MRICS, FCIPS), and Seung Wha Chang.

• Battle of the Seats of Arbitration

• In this interactive session, organized by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Paris Place d'Arbitrage, and Delos Dispute Resolution, and gathering practitioners from Abu Dhabi, Delhi, Dubai, London, Paris, and Riyadh, Caroline Duclercq had the opportunity to advocate for Paris as the leading international arbitration seat.
• Her position gained strong support from both the audience and the panel, during an engaging exchange with experts including Sara Koleilat-Aranjo, Hafez Virjee, Alexander G. Leventhal, Saeed Al-Qahtani, Marion Smith KC, and Gourab Banerji.
• These contributions illustrate Medici’s continued involvement in high-level international arbitration events and the firm’s commitment to promoting excellence in dispute resolution.

Over two days, Kolwezi hosted high-level discussions on a topic that is both sensitive and strategic: extractive investments in conflict zones. This complex issue, at the intersection of international law, economic interests, public policy, and societal expectations, prompted in-depth reflection on the legal frameworks and practices to be adopted in such contexts.

Within this framework, Caroline Duclercq, partner at Medici, spoke on October 10 2025 during the panel dedicated to State responsibility, focusing specifically on the contractual liability of States. Her intervention shed light on the legal challenges faced by investors and public authorities operating in fragile environments.

More broadly, the discussions converged around a shared conviction: environmental and social considerations must now be fully integrated into investment strategies and public decision-making, particularly in high-risk areas.

At the end of the conference, the contributions were compiled in the book “Securing Extractive Investments in Conflict Zones”, recently published.

The Medici firm contributed an article on State contractual liability in the extractive sector, authored by Caroline Duclercq in collaboration with Maria Mironova.

Medici is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized among the leading law firms in the Best Lawyers / Best Law Firms 2026 rankings:

• National Tier 1 – International Arbitration
• National Tier 1 – Arbitration & Mediation
• National Tier 1 – Litigation

These distinctions highlight the firm’s ongoing commitment to excellence, precision, and teamwork in managing complex arbitration and litigation matters, both in France and internationally.

A heartfelt thank you to the firm’s entire team, notably Valérie Kasparian, Maria Mironova, Eliza Seran, Chiraz Abid, and Anissa Abdelhadi, whose consistent professionalism and commitment reflect Medici’s enduring values of excellence and collaboration.

Medici is proud to announce that its partners Marie-Laure Bizeau, Valence Borgia and Caroline Duclercq have once again been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyer in France for their high caliber work in the International Arbitration and Arbitration and Mediation categories.

Valence Borgia has also been ranked in the Litigation category, reflecting the breadth and depth of expertise within our team.

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

Link to the ranking: Best Lawyers 2026.

Arbitration proceedings are a collective work, much like a symphony: just as the conductor and its musicians must perform in harmony, arbitrators and parties must collaborate seamlessly to ensure an efficient procedure and a well-reasoned award. At a ‘MARDis’ conference organised by the CMAP, the speakers shared valuable advice, best practices, and key reflexes to foster the smooth conduct of arbitration proceedings. They presented five key themes, each reflecting an essential quality in arbitration:

(1) Clarity, achieved by playing “Dolce”, with gentleness and precision;

(2) Comprehensiveness, achieved by playing “Tutti”, in a spirit of collegiality and comprehensive vision;

(3) Responsiveness, embodied by “Attaca”, a fluid sequence of steps;

(4) Adaptability, expressed through “Rubato”, with flexibility and nuance;

(5) Efficiency, found in “Allegro”, ensuring fluidity through harmonious cooperation between parties, counsel and arbitrators.

The conference is available online on the following link : https://youtu.be/awg5aISX0zA

Medici warmly thanks the CMAP and in particular Sophie Henry and Jad El Hage for their warm welcome and the organisation of this event!