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Our lawyers assist companies in identifying the most appropriate method of resolution, whether choosing arbitration for its efficiency, confidentiality, or..." taxonomy_language: - "English" taxonomy_post_translations: - "pll_69737102b0b7b" taxonomy_tax_expertise: - "Arbitration and ADR" taxonomy_tax_famille_expertise: - "Dispute Resolution" --- Menu Interagir avec notre IA Practice Areas (66) Transactional- [Artificial intelligence](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/expertise/artificial-intelligence/) - [Capital Markets](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/expertise/capital-markets/) - [Commercial and International Contracts](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/expertise/commercial-and-international-contracts/) - [Commercial Contracts and Strategic Partnerships](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/expertise/commercial-contracts-and-strategic-partnerships/) - [Competition Law, European Regulation and FDI](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/expertise/competition-state-aid/) - 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Our lawyers assist companies in identifying the most appropriate method of resolution, whether choosing arbitration for its efficiency, confidentiality, or technical focus, or opting for mediation to minimize value loss and preserve commercial relationships. Each decision has long-term implications for the parties involved and requires a nuanced understanding of both economic and procedural considerations. 0 0 ## *our* Interventions 0 0 ### (01) Arbitrage commercial We represent French and international companies across a wide range of industries in both domestic and international commercial arbitration. Our team has appeared before the main arbitral institutions and has particular expertise in post-acquisition disputes, shareholder conflicts, agency contract arbitrations, and matters involving Africa.rnrnWe assist clients at every stage of the process, whether ad hoc or institutional, and handle all related proceedings before French courts, including annulment, enforcement, and execution of awards.rnrnDrawing on our global network of partner firms, we build tailored international teams for each case. Several of our lawyers also serve as arbitrators. ### (02) Mediation and Conciliation Our certified mediators guide parties toward amicable solutions tailored to each situation. With more than 70 percent of disputes resolved through this approach, we consistently prioritize alternative methods whenever circumstances allow.rnrnEach mediation or conciliation process is designed to minimize value loss, expedite resolution, and preserve commercial relationships. Our approach relies on a nuanced understanding of economic considerations and the ability to facilitate constructive dialogue between parties.rnrnAn amicable resolution often remains the fastest and most effective way to protect long-term interests. 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Read more](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/business-case/defense-sector-ad-hoc-arbitration-defense/) [Arbitration and ADR African bank – CCJA arbitration Representation of an African bank in a CCJA arbitration relating to the performance of a loan agreement (Gabonese law, seat in Libreville). Read more](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/business-case/african-bank-ccja-arbitration/) [Arbitration and ADR French industrial group – ICC arbitrations (telecommunications) Representation of several entities of a major French industrial group in various ICC arbitration proceedings against agents in the telecommunications sector (Dutch law, seat in Amsterdam). Read more](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/business-case/french-industrial-group-icc-arbitrations-telecommunications/) *our* Distinctions 0 0 m - (01)Chambers and Partners 2025 – Global Dispute resolution : Arbitration - (02)Chambers and Partners 2025 – Global Dispute resolution : Arbitration - (03)Legal 500 2025 – Global Dispute resolution: International arbitration [More distinctions](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/distinctions/?search_tax-expertise%5B%5D=arbitration-and-adr) ## *Latest* News 0938103903 …// //301 [26/05/26 Legal Article 4 min Transatlantic litigation: when U.S. discovery clashes with French international public policy](https://augustdeboustg.wpenginepowered.com/en/legal-article/transatlantic-litigation-when-u-s-discovery-clashes-with-french-international-public-policy/) 01 01 Précédent Suivant [Find our latest news](https://augustdeboustg.wpengine.com/en/le-hub/) News ## FAQ 0 0 ### (01) How does a law firm specializing in arbitration defend your interests in an international commercial dispute? Commercial arbitration has become the preferred dispute resolution method for cross-border disputes, owing to its speed, confidentiality and the technical expertise of arbitrators. The financial and strategic stakes of each proceeding require mastery of institutional rules (ICC, LCIA) as well as ad hoc procedures. We represent French and international companies across a wide range of sectors, with particular expertise in post-acquisition disputes, shareholder conflicts, agent contract arbitrations and arbitrations in Africa. We intervene upstream and at every stage of proceedings, drawing on a worldwide network of partners to assemble tailored international teams. ### (02) What remedies are available to challenge an international arbitral award in France? Under French law, applications to set aside international arbitral awards are strictly governed by Article 1520 of the French Code of Civil Procedure, which limits them to five grounds: jurisdiction wrongly assumed or declined, irregular constitution of the tribunal, failure to comply with the terms of reference, breach of the adversarial principle, or violation of international public policy. We represent clients before French courts in all ancillary proceedings: annulment, exequatur and enforcement of awards. Our lawyers also sit as arbitrators, which deepens our understanding of procedural dynamics. ### (03) When should you prefer mediation or conciliation to resolve a commercial dispute? Mediation enables the resolution of a dispute while preserving the commercial relationship and limiting value destruction. For court-ordered mediation, Article 131-3 of the French Code of Civil Procedure sets an initial period of three months, renewable once for the same duration. Our certified mediators guide the parties towards tailored solutions. Each mediation or conciliation is designed to accelerate resolution and produce a lasting agreement. The amicable route often remains the fastest and most protective of long-term interests when circumstances allow. ### (04) Why choose August Debouzy as your law firm for arbitration and alternative dispute resolution in France? Litigation strategy shapes the outcome of a dispute as much as its legal substance. We help companies identify the most suitable resolution method: arbitration for its speed, confidentiality or the technical complexity of the case; mediation to limit value destruction and preserve a commercial relationship. Our team acts before the leading arbitral institutions worldwide and includes certified mediators. Drawing on our international network of partners, we assemble bespoke teams adapted to each dispute, whether domestic or cross-border.