Herbert Smith Freehills announces relocation of partner Andrew Cannon to Paris

Herbert Smith Freehills today announced that London-based international arbitration partner Andrew Cannon has relocated to Paris. His move strengthens the firm's unmatched Paris-London arbitration axis, and enhances our common law and public international law expertise in our thriving Paris practice.

Andrew has extensive experience of advising states, state-owned entities and major companies on all aspects of public international law. A fluent French speaker, he has acted in ad hoc and institutional arbitrations across multiple jurisdictions and under a range of governing laws. He previously worked as a legal adviser to the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and represented the UK at the UN in New York and the EU in Brussels, as well as in other international institutions.

Herbert Smith Freehills has one of the world's leading international arbitration practices, made up of 36 partners spread across our offices in EMEA, Asia-Pacific and the US.  The Paris team, which together with London, forms the core of our European practice, acts for a high-profile international and French client base of multinationals, states and state-owned entities in arbitration proceedings taking place around the world. The Paris team is recognised as being outstanding in both commercial and investment treaty arbitration, working in one of the world's leading arbitration centres.

Paula Hodges, head of the global international arbitration practice, comments:

"Our Paris-London axis is unique in the field of international arbitration, with lawyers from both offices working together seamlessly as a combined team. Our priority as a global practice is to ensure our clients receive a premium service by combining local knowledge with technical or sector expertise, and providing round-the-clock coverage across the globe. I am delighted that Andrew's relocation provides us with an opportunity to strengthen that service."

Isabelle Michou, who heads the arbitration team in Paris, adds:

"Andrew is an outstanding lawyer with considerable experience in both public international law and common law. His arrival will enable us to further bolster our arbitration practice in Paris and we are delighted to welcome him to the team."