France: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

The International Chamber of Commerce has introduced significant revisions to its Arbitration Rules, effective June 1, 2026, marking a strategic shift in international dispute resolution procedures.

Explore the complex regulatory landscape governing artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, examining the intersection of GDPR data protection requirements, AI-specific regulations, and French public health code provisions.

The French Court of Cassation has issued two landmark decisions addressing whether dual nationals can bring investment treaty arbitration claims against a state of which they hold nationality. These May 2026 rulings establish critical precedents for treaty interpretation under the Vienna Convention, particularly regarding the role of subsequent diplomatic agreements and the primacy of treaty text over general international law principles.