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Nathalie Potin

Associate Professor at UCLy

6. Legal, Political and Social Sciences

npotin@univ-catholyon.fr

Campus Lyon - Saint Paul
10 Place des archives 69002 Lyon

Function

  • International partnerships with institutions, professional bodies, law firms and businesses, Faculty of Law Lyon Catholic University
  • Member of the Legal, Political and Social Sciences Research Team, UR CONFLUENCE : Sciences et Humanités (EA 1598) Lyon Catholic University

Further information

Research areas

Arbitration International commercial arbitration International Investment Law

Teaching areas

Arbitration Law Reform of ISDS International Business Law Resolution of International Investment Dispute International Commercial Arbitration International Arbitration International Invesment Agreements

Presentation

Dr. Nathalie M.-P. Potin is a lecturer and researcher in law and a member of the CONFLUENCE: Sciences et Humanités research unit at UCLy. She teaches at the Faculty of Law and, between 2015 and 2023, was also director of the masters programmes focusing on International Business Law and International Trade and Investment Law and taught in English.
Dr. Nathalie M-P Potin is an English and French qualified lawyer with practical experience gained in both jurisdictions. She specialised in dispute resolution, high value commercial litigation, commercial arbitration and investment treaty arbitration while working in international law firms including DAC Beachcroft LLP, Baker Botts LLP and Clyde & Co LLP. She represented clients in international commercial and investment arbitrations, mediations and litigations. She regularly acts as Tribunal Secretary for large complex arbitration matters and acts as an ADR advisor to several entities. She is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a certified mediator. Dr. Potin is registered with various international arbitral institutions and on the EU List of Arbitrators and TSD Experts in Bilateral Disputes under the EU’s Trade Agreements with Third Countries. In an early career, she gained considerable experience from her time at the premier arbitral institution, the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce.
  • Works
    • Monographs
      • DIMATTEO, Larry A., INFANTINO, Marta, POTIN, Nathalie (2020). The Cambridge Handbook of Judicial Control of Arbitral Awards. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 458 p.  [+]
  • Chapters
    • Book chapters
      • POTIN, Nathalie (2023). «Arbitration & Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities & Challenges or Limits». In : Michel Cannarsa, Jean-Luc Piotraut, Alexandre Quiquerez, Iony Randrianirina (dir.), Droit des affaires et intelligence artificielle. Diagnostic et prospective. Paris : Mare & Martin, 287-310.
      • DIMATTEO, Larry A., INFANTINO, Marta, POTIN, Nathalie (2020). «Introduction: Intersection of Courts and Arbitration». In : Larry A. DiMatteo, Marta Infantino, Nathalie Potin (dir.), The Cambridge Handbook of Judicial Control of Arbitral Awards. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, Cambridge Law Handbooks, 3-11.  [+]
      • POTIN, Nathalie, DIMATTEO, Larry A., INFANTINO, Marta (2020). «Divergence, Themes and Trends in National Arbitration Laws». In : Larry A. DiMatteo, Marta Infantino, Nathalie Potin (dir.), The Cambridge Handbook of Judicial Control of Arbitral Awards. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 417-442.  [+]
      • OGUNSEITAN, Babatunde, POTIN, Nathalie (2020). «Judicial Control of Arbitral Awards in Nigeria». In : Larry A. DiMatteo, Marta Infantino, Nathalie Potin (dir.), The Cambridge Handbook of Judicial Control of Arbitral Awards. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 275-291.  [+]
  • Articles
    • Articles in peer-reviewed journals
      • POTIN, Nathalie (2022). «Lines of Attack and Defences for Foreign Investors and States in Future Investment Disputes post pandemic». International Trade Law and Regulation, 28, 2, 90-109.
      • POTIN, Nathalie, WADY, Florence (2020). «Investment And Human Rights: From Nowhere To A Stronger Commitment Towards Human Dignity?». Spécial - La dignité de la personne humaine face aux défis du siècle approche comparée, Revue juridique de l'USEK, Spécial, 159-192.
      • OWOEYE, Olasupo, POTIN, Nathalie, OKUNBOR, Orobosa (2019). «Safeguarding Africa’s Development Goals in the Global Governance of Trade». Australasian Review of African Studies, 40, 2, 8-26.  [+]
    • Articles in non-peer reviewed journals
      • POTIN, Nathalie, BRITO DE URQUIZA, Camila (2021). «The Brazilian Cooperation and Facilitation Investment Agreement: Are Foreign Investors Protected?». Kluwer Arbitration Blog.  [+]
  • Communications (conferences, seminars, study days)
    • POTIN, Nathalie (2023). «Artificial Intelligence & International Arbitration: Chances and Challenges». International Workshop "The Digitization of Dispute Resolutions: Chances and Challenges", Radboud University, May 2023, Nijmegen, Netherlands [By invitation].
    • POTIN, Nathalie (2023). Participation à la table ronde : How can AI assist client in winning its arbitration case? CIArb European Branch (France Chapter) & London Branch Joint Conference on the Impact and Future of Technology in International Arbitration, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators & White & Case LLP, February 2023, Paris, France [By invitation].
    • POTIN, Nathalie (2022). «International Commercial Arbitration». International Legal week (study days), University of Navarra & Clifford Chance, June 2022, Londres, United Kingdom [By invitation].
    • POTIN, Nathalie (2022). «The case for Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence in International Arbitration». Cyprus Retreat on Corporate Finance and Law for Educators and Professionals 2022, Partenariat entre University of Bologna, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, et SOAS University of London, April 2022, Protaras, Cyprus [By invitation].
    • POTIN, Nathalie (2021). «International Arbitration and Fundamental Rights -Virtual Hearings & Fair Trial». International Seminar: Dispute resolution and fundamental rights, Universidad Pablo De Olavide, September 2021, Seville, Spain [By invitation].
    • POTIN, Nathalie (2020). «FDI & International Trade in Covid Time». International Conference: Law and Global Security, Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani University, December 2020, Tbilisi, Georgia.
    • POTIN, Nathalie (2020). «The Multilateral Investment Court in the context of the ISDS reform». Workshop: Resolution of international disputes current trends and challenges, UCLy & Radboud University, January 2020, Lyon, France [By invitation].
    • POTIN, Nathalie (2019). Présidence de séance: La digitalisation au service du droit des affaires. Colloque: L'irruption des nouvelles technologies de digitalisation en droit des affaires: un phénomène juridique, UCLy, Université de Lorraine et Université Lumière Lyon 2, November 2019, Lyon, France [By invitation].
    • POTIN, Nathalie (2019). «La digitalisation de l’arbitrage dans un contexte international». Colloque : Le droit des affaires à l’épreuve de la digitalisation, Université de Lorraine, UCLy, Université Lyon 2, November 2019, Nancy, France [By invitation].
    • POTIN, Nathalie (2019). Panel Chair: Enforcing Commercial Arbitration (Panel 2). International Symposium: Judicial Control over Arbitral Awards: Scope, Vacation and Public Policy, UCLy, University of Florida and University of Trieste, April 2019, Lyon, France [By invitation].
    • POTIN, Nathalie, OGUNSEITAN, Babatunde (2019). «Exploring the Parameters of Conflicts of Interests». Symposium : Judicial Control over Arbitral Awards: Scope, Vacation and Public Policy, UCLy, April 2019, Lyon, France [By invitation].
    • POTIN, Nathalie, OGUNSEITAN, Babatunde (2019). «Judicial Control Over Arbitral Awards in Nigeria». Symposium : Judicial Control over Arbitral Awards: Scope, Vacation and Public Policy, UCLy, April 2019, Lyon, France [By invitation].
    • POTIN, Nathalie (2019). Chair panel: Multinational corporations facing Human Rights Violations. Seminar, UCLy, February 2019, Lyon, France [By invitation].
    • POTIN, Nathalie (2018). «The African Continental Free Trade Agreement». Africa and International Economic Law Roundtable on Foreign Direct Investment, the Right to Regulate and Sustainable Development in Africa, RMIT University, July 2018, Melbourne, Australia [By invitation].
    • POTIN, Nathalie (2018). «International Commercial Arbitration - A practical approach». Study day, University of Navarra & Clifford Chance LLP, June 2018, Londres, United Kingdom.
    • POTIN, Nathalie (2017). Panel Chair: International Investment Arbitration. International Symposium: International Arbitration in the context of Global Trade and Investments, UCLy, November 2017, Lyon, France [By invitation].
    • POTIN, Nathalie (2017). «Is Investment Arbitration Dead?». Symposium - International Arbitration in the context of Global Trade and Investments, UCLy, November 2017, Lyon, France [By invitation].
  • Popularization & dissemination of research
    • POTIN, Nathalie (2023). Panel chair: Metaverse, Business & Law (a new market of goods and services). International symposium Metaverse and the Law, UCLy & University of Florida, April 2023, Lyon, France [By invitation].
    • (2019) «The Digitalisation Of Business Law: A 2-day symposium on 8th and 22nd November 2019 in Lyon and Nancy». November 2019, ArbitralWomen Newsletter, 8.
    • (2019) «Report on Symposium on Judicial Control over Arbitral Awards: Scope, Vacation and Public Policy, 26-27 April 2019 in Lyon, France». July 2019, ArbitralWomen Newsletter, 9-10.
  • Coordination of scientific events
    • Maritime Arbitration and its specificities, Lyon Catholic University, France, 2024
    • VIAC Arbitration, Lyon Catholic University, France, 2024
    • Arbitral proceedings under the Omani Arbitration Rules, Lyon Catholic University, France, 2024
    • SCC Arbitration & Enforcement of Awards in Sweden, Lyon Catholic University, France, 2023
    • Arbitral Proceedings & Evidence in International Arbitration, Lyon Catholic University, France, 2023
    • Online Dispute Resolution, Lyon Catholic University, France, 2023
    • ICC Arbitration with a focus on EPP Arbitration, Lyon Catholic University, France, 2023
    • Center for International Environmental Law, Lyon Catholic University, France, 2022
    • WIPO Seminar, Lyon Catholic University, France, 2022
    • Digitalisation of dispute resolution & eBRAM, Lyon Catholic University, France, 2022
    • Online Dispute Resolution and ODR Africa Network, Lyon Catholic University, France, 2022
    • Practical perspective from an independent arbitrator, Lyon Catholic University, France, 2022
    • Arbitration & Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Lyon Catholic University, France, 2021
    • ICC Expert Determination & ICC Process with respect to Dispute Boards, Lyon Catholic University, France, 2021
    • Treaty disputes involving states and states entities, Lyon Catholic University, France, 2021
    • Judicial Control over Arbitral Awards: Scope, Vacation and Public Policy Judicial Control over Arbitral Awards: Scope, Vacation and Public Policy. University of Florida, University of Trieste, Lyon Catholic University, France, 2019
    • International Arbitration in the context of Global Trade and Investments International Arbitration in the context of Global Trade and Investments, Lyon Catholic University, France, 2017
  • Editorial activities
    • Member of editorial boards
      • Since 2020, Review, Orbeliani Law Review, Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani Teaching University, Georgia
  • Expertises, evaluations & consulting
    • Since 2023, International Arbitration Panel, AFSA International, South Africa
    • Since 2023, Panel of International Arbitrators, Kigali International Arbitration Centre (Kiac), Rwanda
    • Since 2022, EU Roaster of Arbitrators and TSD Experts in Bilateral Disputes under the EU’s Trade Agreements with Third Countries, European Commission, Belgium
    • Since 2022, eBRAM Panels of Arbitrators, Mediators and APEC Neutrals, eBRAM, China (PRC)
    • 2021, Evaluation of LL.B. Programme for College of Law, Al Yamamah University, Saudi Arabia
    • Since 2021, CIArb BAS Panel Arbitrator, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), United Kingdom
    • 2021, Evaluation of PhD Program for Faculty of Law, Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani Teaching University, Georgia
    • Since 2020, Advisory Board Member, ODR Africa, Nigeria
    • 2019 - 2020, Expert for the Commission for Academic Accreditation for the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
    • Since 2010, Arbitration and Mediation Consultant & Adviser
  • Academic background
    • 2011 Master 2 Business Law & Tax, Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, France
    • 2003 Legal Practice Course (English Law), Nottingham Law School, United Kingdom
    • 1997 PhD, Law, 'A comparative study of the context of arbitration and the powers and duties of arbitrators in the light of the English, French, Scottish laws and the ICC Rules', University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    • 1994 LL.M. in International Law, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • Other certifications & qualifications
    • 2019 Diploma in International Arbitration towards the Fellowship, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), United Kingdom
    • 2012 French Bar, EFB, France
    • 2006 Solicitor of England and Wales, Law Society of England & Wales, United Kingdom
  • Educational responsibilities and professional experiences
    • Since 2023 International partnerships with institutions, professional bodies, law firms and businesses, Faculty of Law, Lyon Catholic University, France
    • Since 2021 Lecturer, Université Lumière Lyon 2, France
    • 2018 - 2023 Director (LL.M./Master 1 in International Business Law) Faculty of Law, Lyon Catholic University, France
    • 2018 - 2021 Director (LL.M. Digital Law & Management) Faculty of Law, Lyon Catholic University, France
    • 2015 - 2023 Visiting Professor, Al Yamamah University, Saudi Arabia
    • 2015 - 2023 Director (LL.M. /Master 2 in International Trade & Investment Law) Faculty of Law, Lyon Catholic University, France
    • Since 2013 Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Lyon Catholic University, France
    • 2008 - 2009 Solicitor of England & Wales, DAC Beachcroft LLP, United Kingdom
    • 2006 - 2007 Solicitor of England & Wales, Baker Botts LLP, United Kingdom
    • 2004 - 2006 Solicitor of England & Wales, Clyde & Co LLP, United Kingdom
    • 1998 - 2004 Deputy Counsel, International Chamber of Commerce - Secretariat of the International Court of Arbitration, Paris, International Commercial Chamber (ICC), France
  • Teachings
    • 2023 - 2024 International Investment Agreements, Lyon Catholic University, France
    • 2021 - 2024 Reform of ISDS, Lyon Catholic University, France
    • 2020 - 2024 International Arbitration, Université Lumière Lyon 2, France
    • 2020 - 2023 International Commercial Arbitration, Visiting Professor, Al Yamamah University, Saudi Arabia
    • 2020 - 2022 International Business Law, Université Lumière Lyon 2, France
    • 2019 - 2020 International Commercial Arbitration, Guest Lecturer, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain
    • 2018 - 2023 Jury Chair - Dissertation Viva - Master 2 /LL.M. in International Trade and Investment Law, Lyon Catholic University, France
    • 2018 - 2023 Dissertation Supervision - Master 2 /LL.M. in International Trade and Investment Law, Lyon Catholic University, France
    • 2018 - 2019 International Commercial Arbitration, Guest Lecturer, St. John's University School of Law, United States of America
    • 2017 - 2018 International Business Law, Guest Lecturer, University of Stirling, United Kingdom
    • 2016 - 2017 International Commercial Arbitration, Guest Lecturer, Maynooth University, Ireland
    • 2015 - 2024 Arbitration Law, Lyon Catholic University, France
    • 2015 - 2024 Resolution of International Investment Disputes, Lyon Catholic University, France
    • 2015 - 2023 Dissertation Supervision - Master 1/LL.M. in International Business Law, Lyon Catholic University, France
    • 2015 - 2022 Business Ethics & Law, Visiting Professor, Al Yamamah University, Saudi Arabia
    • 2015 - 2020 International Investment Agreements, Lyon Catholic University, France
    • 2015 - 2018 Legal Skills, Lyon Catholic University, France
    • 2013 - 2018 International Business Law, Lyon Catholic University, France
    • 2013 - 2018 Introduction to Common Law, Lyon Catholic University, France
  • Languages
    • English - Able to teach
    • Spanish
    • French - Able to teach