Accolades

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The team is recognised for its ability to conduct complex and sensitive disputes, and for the consistency and credibility it brings to high-profile cases.’
  • 'What distinguishes Louis Degos from his peers is not only his technical authority and his advocacy skills, but also the recognition he has earned within the profession: he has been elected President of the Paris Bar (Bâtonnier) for 2026–2027. His leadership, teaching, and institutional involvement give him a profile that goes far beyond the strict practice of arbitration.’
  • ‘Excellent team.’
  • ‘The team distinguishes itself through its rigour, availability, and keen understanding of business challenges. It combines technical expertise with a strategic approach, and boasts excellent coordination between its offices. Very reliable and responsive.’
  • ‘Louis Degos is particularly distinguished by his strategic vision, intellectual rigour, and ability to manage complex cases with composure and pragmatism. He combines extensive arbitration experience with a human and collaborative approach, fostering trust and efficiency in client relationships.’
  • ‘Louis Degos is among the select few practitioners in this field who excel both as counsel and as an arbitrator or mediator.’
  • 'Louis Degos is excellent.’

Key clients

  • SAAB

Work highlights

Representing the Saab brothers, of Lebanese nationality, owners of the Federal Bank of the Middle East, in proceedings to annul an arbitral award before the Paris Court of Appeal, against the Republic of Cyprus.
Acting for a French franchisee company against ITM A in a dispute relating to the end of a franchise and distribution contract.
Practice head

Louis Degos

Other key lawyers

Maria Kostytska