Raphael Kaminsky

Education:
  • Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne (2002)
  • LL.M. in American Legal Studies, Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco (2001)
  • Dual Maîtrise in French and Anglo-American Law, Paris X – Nanterre (2000)
Areas of Expertise:
  • International Commercial Arbitration
  • Investor-State Arbitration
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
jurisdictions:
France
Languages:
English
English
French
Spanish
Biography:

Raphael Kaminsky is a highly regarded partner at Teynier Pic in Paris, with extensive experience in international arbitration, commercial litigation, and ADR. He regularly acts as counsel and sits as arbitrator in complex disputes across the telecommunications, defence, energy, aerospace, and distribution sectors. His practice spans institutional and ad hoc arbitrations, including ICC, LCIA, SCC, ICSID, and CCJA, as well as high-stakes litigation before French courts, often involving sovereigns. Recognized by WWL and Legal 500 for his strategic insight, technical excellence, and advocacy skills, Raphaël is also active in law reform, teaching, and thought leadership in the arbitration field.

Experience:
  • Partner, Teynier Pic (Present)
  • Partner, Lazareff Le Bars
  • Associate, Latham & Watkins (10 years)