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FIND OUT MOREPartner Flore Poloni participated in a roundtable discussion that explored the highly anticipated Ancel-Clay report, which proposes a major reform of the French arbitration framework. Read the roundtable debate in La Lettre des Juristes d'Affaires, published 20 July 2025, here and access the full PDF here.
The Ancel-Clay report was submitted to the Minister of Justice on 20 March 2025, which aims to reinforce Paris' position as a leading international arbitration hub. Co-chaired by Judge François Ancel and Professor Thomas Clay, the working group recommends the creation of a standalone Arbitration Code, comprising:
It is important to note that the reform does not discard the significant progress made under the 2011 decree, but rather seeks to adapt it in a modernised international context that aligns with evolving market demands.
Below is a summary of the reform's key objectives:
The reform has sparked a rich debate among practitioners. Whilst the arbitration community largely welcomes the effort to modernise and clarify the law, certain concerns have been raised:
During the roundtable discussion, it was raised that the reform offers an opportunity to rethink the role of ethics in arbitration, with some participants calling for a codified set of professional standards for arbitrators.
A strategic moment for Paris: this initiative is part of a broader ambition to use legal reform as a tool of economic diplomacy. By reinforcing the clarity and accessibility of its arbitration framework, France seeks to solidify its influence and adapt to global shifts in dispute resolution.
In conclusion, at a time when many jurisdictions are modernising their arbitration regimes, this project may prove essential to keeping Paris at the forefront of international dispute resolution.
