Biography

Martin is co-head of the firm’s “National & International Arbitration” and “Commercial, Competition & Distribution Law” teams.

He assists and represents the firm’s clients in litigation, arbitration and mediation proceedings in before the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce), CMAP (Centre de médiation et d’arbitrage, i.e. the Center for Mediation and Arbitration of Paris), DIS (German Institution of Arbitration), CAIP (Chambre arbitrale internationale de Paris i.e. the International Arbitration Chamber of Paris) and proceedings following the arbitration rules of the Franco-German Chamber of Commerce.

He appears before all French courts, the European Court of Justice and arbitration tribunals. He has participated in international arbitration competitions, including the Willem C. and International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna, and has acted as an arbitrator in Vienna and Hong Kong.

In the area of commercial law, he advises companies on the negotiation of national and international contracts. His extensive knowledge of commercial law is helpful for the amicable settlement of disputes.

He also advises French and international clients – private individuals as well as family offices and private banks – on matters related to inheritance law.

Martin has been advising market leaders and players in the mechanical products, industrial components, health, gaming and fashion sectors for many years. For example, he has been involved in numerous insolvency disputes in various instances and as counsel in the negotiations for the installation of a fire extinguishing system in the Eurotunnel.

As a native German speaker, Martin is a point of contact for the firm’s German-speaking clientele. With a strong international background and work approach, as well as a knowledge of the Italian legal market built up over the years, Martin now also leads the team dedicated to the firm’s French-Italian market. He coordinates a team of highly qualified Italian lawyers who specifically address the needs of Italian companies in France.