In a decree dated 13 January 2011, France enacted a reform of its already arbitration friendly law of domestic and international arbitration. The reforms - described in more detail in earlier Herbert Smith posts (available here in both French and English) - confirm and strengthen the long-standing French pro-arbitration policy. The changes ensure that the French arbitration law remains one of the most modern, keeping in step with changes in arbitration since the previous law was introduced, and maintain France's status as a preferred venue for international arbitration.
Key contacts
Simon Chapman KC
Managing Partner, Dispute Resolution and Global Co-Head – International Arbitration, Hong Kong
Andrew Cannon
Partner, Global Co-Head of International Arbitration and of Public International Law, London
Kathryn Sanger
Partner, Head of China and Japan, Dispute Resolution, Co-Head of Private Capital, Asia, Hong Kong
Christian Leathley
Partner, Co-Head of the Latin America Group, Co-Head of the Public International Law Group, US Head of International Arbitration, London
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