Kimberley Bazelais

Dual qualified in Paris and New York, I am a senior associate in the Dispute Resolution Group at Bird & Bird in Paris, specialising in international arbitration.

I have several years of experience representing clients in commercial and investment arbitration proceedings, as well as in arbitration-related court proceedings. Our team has mandates across multiple jurisdictions and various industries, including tech, pharma, mining and energy, and we excel in managing technical and legal complexities in cross-border arbitrations. I also have particular experience navigating disputes involving Caribbean jurisdictions, including Caribbean-seated arbitrations and cross-border disputes connected to the region.

In addition to my role as counsel in arbitration proceedings, I am regularly appointed as secretary to arbitral tribunals in international arbitration procedures, as I have spent over two years practicing as an independent tribunal secretary. Prior to joining Bird & Bird, I practiced at an international litigation and arbitration boutique, and trained at the ICC International Court of Arbitration.

In representing clients, I leverage my cross-disciplinary and cross-border background: I hold a degree in Economics and Business Management, a dual Bachelor's in International Law and Political Science, a Master's in International Litigation and Arbitration, and an LL.M. in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution.

Actively engaged in the arbitration community, I am Co-chair of Young Mute-Off Thursdays, a global online forum dedicated to networking and knowledge-sharing among young female arbitration practitioners. I also served as a Regional Representative for Europe with the LCIA's Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG) from 2023 to 2025, promoting initiatives that connect different generations of arbitration practitioners.