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 …

✍️ 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 …

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: …

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 …

In international arbitration, an award that has been granted exequatur is immediately enforceable. Yet a number of questions frequently arise: Can enforcement be stayed or suspended? If so, how? How should a “serious prejudice …

Medici is delighted to once again see its partners recognised in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in France! The firm’s partners, Marie-Laure Bizeau, Valence Borgia, and Caroline Duclercq, are recognised for their practice in arbitration and …

We had the pleasure of hosting, at Medici, the first breakfast seminar in a series dedicated to contract management “From Risk to Performance”, in partnership with Jean-François Lerouge, founder and CEO of SolvActis Consulting, …

We are honoured to once again be recognised in the Leaders League – Africa Desk ranking, this year joining the “Excellent” category, Band 1, for "International Arbitration and Litigation" We are particularly proud to see Medici’s practice in Africa …

On June 2, 2026, Caroline Duclercq, Marie-Laure Bizeau, and Chiraz Abid had the pleasure of speaking at a conference organized by the Centre de Médiation et d’Arbitrage de Paris (CMAP). The discussions revolved around …

Our new Investment Arbitration Series is now launched. The series draws on our arbitration practice to offer practical reflections on key issues in investor-State dispute resolution. Our first article is now available: “Investment Contracts …