Peter M. Wolrich

"Peter Wolrich is a heavyweight name of the Paris international arbitration scene, who has built a very capable team around him, able to handle the most complex matters smoothly and efficiently."

Tier 1.

"Peter Wolrich is outstanding. He has been a leading expert and advocate in this field for many years and has complete mastery of every aspect of the process."

Expertise based abroad in France

Peter Wolrich is an experienced arbitration practitioner and represents sovereign states in arbitration cases in the oil and gas sector.

Peter Wolrich is one of the foremost practitioners in the field of international arbitration today.

Peter Wolrich is "extremely knowledgeable, courteous and good at cross-examination,"according to interviewees. He routinely represents sovereign states in arbitration cases in the oil and gas sector.

Peter Wolrich "is extremely knowledgeable, courteous and good at cross-examination," according to interviewees. He routinely represents sovereign states in arbitration cases in the oil and gas sector.

Paris-based Peter Wolrich often acts on large international arbitration involving Kazakhstan. A source says that he "is gifted in making very complicated things look simple."

Peter Wolrich possède ‘une connaissance et une expérience assez uniques en matière d’arbitrage commercial et d’investissement’.

‘is always a few steps ahead tactically’ and ‘stands out for his ability to see both the details and the bigger picture of a case’.

Interviewees note Peter Wolrich's presence on the state side of major investment treaty cases and describe him as "experienced and knowledgeable." He often handles proceedings under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. He also assists with investor-state arbitrations under ICC rules.

Peter Wolrich is highly ranked by leading French legal directory, which notes 'Partner Peter Wolrich works on commercial and investor-state arbitration and recently acted on behalf of the Russian Federation.'

Peter Wolrich co-leads the team and specialises in commercial arbitration proceedings, including investor-state disputes. Interviewees describe him as "very well known and a very safe pair of hands," and note his reputation in the field.

Peter Wolrich is known for his “astute legal mind” and his “technical expertise”.

Peter Wolrich is praised by clients for "his ability to focus on the strongest arguments and to make the case look simple."

Peter Wolrich was noted by clients as "uniquely learned and experienced about international commercial and investment arbitration, worldwide"

Peter Wolrich receives warm praise from clients: "He's a very effective advocate. He has an acute sense of where the hearing is going and the best approach to use with the opposition and tribunal, which makes him a likeable counsel. He has the capacity to keep people relaxed in the hearing room." He is the managing partner of the Paris office and co-heads the international arbitration practice.

Co-head of the firm’s international practice Peter Wolrich is praised for his ‘outstanding advocacy and great command on large complex cases’.