Laurence Ponty specialises in international arbitration, cross-border disputes and international contracts
Laurence has been involved in a number of complex international proceedings in the energy, construction, real estate, engineering, telecommunications and services sectors, under the main arbitration rules. She also has experience in large cross-border litigations and business law matters.
She is an active member of several professional associations. She is, among others, a member of the Executive Committee of the Russian and CIS Arbitration Network (RCAN) and the President of the Legal & Tax Chapter of the Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-CIS countries (JCC).
Prior to joining the firm, she practiced international arbitration at Lalive in Geneva (2013-2018) and worked as Counsel at the Secretariat of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), where she administered over 150 arbitration proceedings, with a particular focus on CIS-related matters (2010-2013). She also practiced international arbitration, litigation and business law as an associate with Bonnard Lawson in Geneva (2006-2010).
Laurence is a dual qualified lawyer (France and England & Wales) and is registered to practice in Geneva. She holds a Master in International Commercial Law from the University of Paris I Panthéon – Sorbonne (2003), as well as a Master’s degree in French Business Law and a postgraduate diploma in Russian Law from the French-Russian program of the University Paris X Nanterre (2002).
Laurence practices in French and English and has a good command of Russian.
Archipel is a boutique international law firm serving domestic and international clients.
Its core areas of expertise include:
• cross-border litigation, with a focus on enforcement and asset recovery;
• international arbitration; and
• international contracts.
From its offices in Paris and Geneva, its lawyers operate globally with a particular focus on Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the former Soviet Union (FSU) region. They take pride in their ability to navigate challenging jurisdictions while adhering to the highest standards of integrity, competence and diligence.
Archipel is a leading market player in enforcement against sovereign assets. Its lawyers coordinate complex cross-border procedures in both civil and common law jurisdictions. They routinely act in landmark cases and contribute to shaping the caselaw in the field.
Archipel also plays a leading role in the arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) arena. Archipel’s arbitration team is renowned for its efficient case strategies and cultural awareness, helping clients secure faster and better outcomes.
Its lawyers often focus on additional key areas including international contracts and related corporate advice, as well as niche sectors including life sciences, sports and wine and spirits.
