Profile

Floriane Lavaud is a partner in the litigation and arbitration team. Her practice focuses on international investment and commercial arbitration and enforcement-related litigation, in particular in the energy and mining sectors. She is admitted to the New York and the Paris Bars, in addition to being a Solicitor in England and Wales.

Ms. Lavaud represents clients in arbitrations conducted under the auspices of the main arbitration institutions and in related court proceedings. She has advised clients in a variety of jurisdictions on issues of civil and common law, public international law, treaty and contract interpretation, and maritime boundary. Her expertise also includes the assessment of damages and the enforcement of arbitration awards, especially under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act and other similar legislation. Ms. Lavaud also represents clients in connection with pro bono matters, including asylum and family matters. In 2014, she received the "Pro Bono Service Award" from the New York City Family Court.

Education

• University of Pennsylvania Law School, 2007, LL.M.
• Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas, 2005, M.A.
• Université de Toulouse, 2003, M.A.

Bar Admissions

• New York
• Paris
• Solicitor, England & Wales