Ashurst hires Paris international arbitration practice head

Ashurst announces the appointment of Emmanuelle Cabrol as a partner to lead the international arbitration team in Paris. 

Emmanuelle has previously worked in Herbert Smith Freehill's international arbitration group, having been appointed partner there in 2010. With more than 15 years' experience handling complex international cases in a number of jurisdictions, Emmanuelle acts for large corporates in commercial disputes across a variety of sectors including energy, mining, infrastructure, defence, telecommunications and pharmaceuticals. She also has particular expertise in disputes involving states and has acted in a series of investment disputes, notably ICSID proceedings, both on the side of the state and of investors. Emmanuelle also serves as an arbitrator.

Philippe None, managing partner of Ashurst in Paris said:

"Emmanuelle's reputation and skills make her a very valuable addition to the team. We have no doubt that she will make a significant contribution to Ashurst in Paris and to our international arbitration offering and we are delighted that she is joining the firm."

Global head of international arbitration, Matthew Saunders, commented:

"Further strengthening our international arbitration team is a key priority for the firm and we have ambitious plans for the practice. Paris is a leading global arbitration centre and having high calibre arbitration capability there is critical. Emmanuelle is a well respected and highly regarded practitioner and I am confident that she will play an important role in helping us achieve our goals both in Paris and across our global practice."

Emmanuelle Cabrol added:

"Ashurst's international arbitration team is very well known for the quality of its lawyers and clients and the firm has a strong bench of arbitration talent in all regions. Working with the team to develop that further and capitalise on the many opportunities in the market is an exciting proposition."