Jones Day’s global disputes practice is regularly entrusted by major multinationals to assist in high-stakes and reputationally significant mandates. Heading the team, Sébastien Champagne often represents regulated sector clients in critical litigation and arbitration proceedings, with a recent focus on ESG matters. Vanessa Foncke is a key contact on construction, corporate, and regulatory disputes, leveraging deep expertise in ICC and CEPANI arbitration proceedings. Complementing her arbitration expertise, Michèle Grégoire regularly assists before the Supreme Court on critical civil and economic law issues.
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- ‘Solid team and solid advice. Show good judgment on strategy and important points of principle.'
- ‘Sebastien Champagne has been a great help, patiently guiding us to victory.’
- ‘Vanessa Foncke has deep industry knowledge and strategic foresight. What makes her stand out is her legal expertise, commercial awareness and collaborative mindset.’
- ‘Vanessa Foncke is excellent on arbitration strategy and knowledge of rules.’
- ‘Great collaboration and availability to discuss issues. Very involved team in all aspects of the dispute.’
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Practice head
Sébastien Champagne
Other key lawyers
Vanessa Foncke; Michèle Grégoire