ATHINA FOUCHARD PAPAEFSTRATIOU
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATOR
— Who’s Who Legal —
“An extremely efficient arbitrator who immediately gets to the crux of an issue”
“She is calm and focused despite the time pressure, with an open ear for the parties’ requests”
Athina Fouchard Papaefstratiou is an internationally recognised arbitration expert and independent arbitrator, based in Paris.
Having worked for fifteen years in two of the most renowned international arbitration groups of global law firms and in an arbitration boutique specialised in Africa-related arbitration, Athina Fouchard Papaefstratiou established her own practice in 2022, focusing mainly on missions as arbitrator.
Athina is a Greek citizen, and a member of the Bar Associations in Paris and in Athens.
She works in English, French and Greek.
— Who’s Who Legal —
2024, 2023
Global Elite Thought Leader - Under 45
— Who’s Who Legal —
2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
Included in the 10 “Most highly regarded” arbitration specialists in Europe, Africa and the Middle East
— Who’s Who Legal —
2024
“Athina is an exceptional lawyer and arbitrator”
“She is calm and focused despite the time pressure, with an open ear for the parties’ requests”
“Athina is brilliant and humble”
— Who’s Who Legal —
2023
“National Leader” of the arbitration market in France
“Athina Fouchard Papaefstratiou is a favourite among clients who describe her as ‘an extremely efficient arbitrator who immediately gets to the crux of an issue’ and ‘an excellent and diligent practitioner’
— Who’s Who Legal 2022 —
“Athina Fouchard Papaefstratiou is “extremely talented in understanding difficult legal concepts” and possesses “profound knowledge of international arbitration proceedings”
— Who’s Who Legal 2021 —
“Athina Fouchard Papaefstratiou receives glowing recommendations as an excellent speaker who is highly skilled, and sought after as counsel in complex investment disputes across the MENA region”
— Who’s Who Legal —
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
“Future Leader” of the international arbitration market
— Who’s Who Legal —
2022, 2021, 2020
“Future Leader” of the arbitration market in France
— Euromoney’s Expert Guides —
2021, 2020, 2019
“Rising Star” in commercial arbitration for France
— Legal 500 —
2019
“very responsive and providing high-quality work”