Carole Malinvaud est associée du cabinet Gide à Paris où elle coordonne les activités d’arbitrage international et préside le fonds de dotation Pro Bono de Gide. Inscrite aux barreaux de New York et de Paris, elle est intervenue comme conseil ou arbitre dans plus de quatre-vingt arbitrages internationaux ad hoc ou institutionnels, ainsi que devant les juridictions étatiques françaises, en relation avec des procédures d’arbitrage.

Spécialisée en droit du commerce international, et plus particulièrement en arbitrage international, Carole est intervenue récemment dans différents arbitrages en matière de construction, d’énergie et de défense, conduits sous l'égide de la CCI ou du CIRDI. Elle est également arbitre dans plusieurs arbitrages CCI et CIRDI.

Carole intervient régulièrement lors de conférences et est chargée d'enseignement à l'Université de Paris 2 et à l'Ecole de droit de Sciences Po. Elle est présidente de la Commission française de l'arbitrage international (ICC France) et ancienne présidente du Comité Français de l'Arbitrage (CFA). Elle a été élue au Governing Board de l'ICCA ainsi qu'au Conseil International de l’Arbitrage en matière de Sport (CIAS), et préside la Chambre ordinaire du Tribunal Arbitral du Sport (TAS).

Carole Malinvaud is “truly outstanding” and maintains an “impressive reputation as an arbitrator”.
Who's Who Legal 2021, France

"Carole Malinvaud is noted for her deep experience and knowledge of the international arbitration field. She often acts as counsel and arbitrator on commercial arbitrations involving African and European jurisdictions. Sources describe her as “superb” as well as “serious and fair”."
Chambers Europe 2020

« Carole Malinvaud is a hugely respected figure in the firm's arbitration practice. Interviewees note that she brings practical experience working as counsel to her role as arbitrator in complex cases, saying: 'She has the advantage of having experience in both investment and commercial arbitration.' Malinvaud handles domestic French and international arbitration relating to disputed construction contracts or finance agreements. She has notable experience in cases relating to investments or commercial contracts in Africa. »
Chambers Global 2019

« The 'excellent' Carole Malinvaud is endorsed by market commentators as 'an absolutely outstanding practitioner'. She has experience with domestic and international commercial arbitrations pertaining to the energy, defence and construction sectors. »
Who's Who Legal 2019

« Carole Malinvaud is lauded by interviewees for her ‘strong understanding of national law and arbitrations,’ in addition to her ‘very hands-on’ approach. She boasts significant experience in ICC and ICSID proceedings, and is further recognised for her work in Africa-related disputes. »
Chambers Global 2018

« Carole Malinvaud is highly recommended and an increasingly appointed arbitrator. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2018

« Carole Malinvaud joins the top band with glowing commentary from interviewees. She is widely considered an 'excellent' lawyer, impressing one client with her 'creativity in her problem solving and defence strategy.' She is highly experienced as both counsel and arbitrator, with notable expertise in commercial arbitration. She regularly undertakes disputes involving Africa, Latin America and the USA. One interviewee says: 'Carole is very transparent, someone to be trusted and always willing to provide a solution.' »
Chambers Global 2017

« Experienced partner Carole Malinvaud offers clients 'extremely good advice on negotiation strategy' and 'does a very impressive job' on complex cases. »
Who's Who Legal 2017