Flore Poloni

Background

About Flore Poloni

Based in Paris, I represent companies and public entities in international arbitration proceedings, with a strong focus on disputes involving strategic sectors such as defense, energy (including nuclear and LNG), and logistics — often in connection with projects located in Francophone Africa. I have acted as counsel in high-stakes ICC arbitrations worth several hundred million euros, and also serve as arbitrator. My recent experience includes disputes arising from the termination of complex industrial and IT contracts (ERP, outsourcing), as well as shareholder and post-M&A disputes involving private equity clients. I frequently advise on cases where changes in geopolitical or regulatory environments (including sanctions or force majeure events) give rise to contentious exits or renegotiations. With a background in both business and law, and having worked in-house with a client’s claim management team, I bring a pragmatic, commercially driven approach to arbitration. I am particularly effective in managing fast-track or time-sensitive proceedings, and have extensive experience in award enforcement and asset recovery in France. I am ranked as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ for international arbitration in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 Guide. Noted as “a fantastic arbitration expert” who “delivers high quality work product and great client service”, I am further described as “sharp, focused and thorough in her work”, and a referee notes I am “definitively an international arbitration star.” I am also recognised in the Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) for arbitration, in which I am highlighted as “very responsive, efficient and thorough,” as well as “a dynamic and fierce advocate.” I am also commended as “not only very bright but also very dedicated to the client’s success – she is a fighter who does not give up.” ‍As a dedicated member of the arbitration community, I co-founded the Paris Very Young Arbitration Practitioners in 2012 giving all junior lawyers an opportunity to showcase their talent. The group was the first of its kind to bridge the gap between the different generations of arbitration practitioners and helped many lawyers pierce the glass ceiling. In my role as co-chair of the LCIA-YIAG (Young International Arbitration Group of the London Court of International Arbitration), I have welcomed young associates to a variety of events giving them the platform to speak on what should be the best practices for the proceedings of tomorrow. Let's get in touch!