Ana Vermal is a partner in the Litigation Department and co-head of the International Arbitration Group.
Ana Vermal is a quadrilingual common law and civil law litigator specializing in international arbitration. She represents corporations from around the world in complex arbitrations arising out of their cross-border business transactions such as acquisitions, joint ventures, distribution and licensing agreements. Ana handles arbitral proceedings under the rules of all major arbitral institutions. Ana is also frequently appointed to serve as arbitrator.
Ana sits on the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). In that capacity, Ana participates in the Court’s judicial supervision of ICC arbitrations, including the appointment of arbitrators, decisions on challenges against arbitrators and the scrutiny and approval of ICC arbitral awards.
In addition, Ana represents clients before courts in France and the United States, particularly in connection with the enforcement of awards.
The wealth of Ana’s legal and cultural experience is highly sought after by our clients. An Argentine national, she has lived in Germany, Spain, the United States and France, and is fluent in English, French, Spanish and German. Ana is qualified to practice in both New York and Paris.
Chambers Global notes that "clients highlight her 'extremely strong courtroom presence and strong cross-examination skills',"while The Legal 500 Paris reports that "the 'excellent and remarkable’ Ana Vermal impresses with her 'strategic acumen.’" Who's Who Legal notes that Ana "is recognized as a ‘brilliant and insightful counsel with vast knowledge of international arbitration proceedings’. She comes highly commended for her expertise in post-M&A and contractual disputes.”
Ana serves as the Argentine representative to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR, and is a frequent speaker on international arbitration topics.
International Bar Association (Arbitration Committee)
American Bar Association (International Law and Practice Section)
New York City Bar
London Court of International Arbitration
Arbitral Women
Club Español de Arbitraje
Future Leaders in EMEA, Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2021
The Legal 500 EMEA: Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration 2020-2022, Next Generation Lawyer 2020
Future Leader, Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2020
Chambers Europe: France: Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration - 2017-2018, Up & Coming 2019
Chambers Global: France: Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration - Up & Coming 2017-2019
The Legal 500 Paris: International Arbitration: Disputes, Les Grand Avocats de Demain 2020
The Legal 500 Paris: International Arbitration: Disputes 2012-2014, 2016-2022
Option Droit & Affaires
Décideurs Stratégie Finance et Droit
Who's Who Legal: Arbitration 2018
Best Lawyers in France 2020-2023
Best Lawyers in America: 2022-2023