Lead up is a law firm dedicated to litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute settlement mechanisms.
Lead up’s lawyers are involved in litigation before State courts and arbitral tribunals, both in international commercial and investment arbitration.
They also advise their clients on dispute avoidance strategies through negotiation and other amicable dispute settlement means, such as mediation, conciliation and dispute boards.
Having been involved in over 150 litigation and arbitration disputes, Lead up’s team advises the full spectrum of international business operators (private and public companies, foreign investors, States, etc.) in various industries, including construction, hotels, automotives, banking, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, defense, energy, mining, trading, transports and logistics, agriculture, infrastructure and distribution.
The firm’s expertise has been acknowledged by the Palmarès du Droit 2025 (13th edition), where Lead up was named the best firm in Paris in the category of “Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution” among firms with fewer than 10 lawyers. Additionally, the firm secured 3rd place in “Commercial law and commercial contracts”. These accolades underscore the trust placed in the firm by its clients and the quality of its lawyers’ work.