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Claire Morel de Westgaver

Partner · ONTIER

SpainInternational Arbitration, Intellectual PropertyEnglish, French

About

Partner at ONTIER based in Spain, dual-qualified in England & Wales and New York, Claire Morel de Westgaver practises international arbitration as counsel, advocate and arbitrator in both English and French with particular expertise in technology, intellectual property, cybersecurity and corporate-transaction disputes. She has acted in arbitrations under LCIA, ICC, AAA/ICDR, UNCITRAL, WIPO, Cepani and CCJA rules across a broad range of industries, regularly writes and speaks on arbitration topics, and is Secretary of the Society of English and American Lawyers.

Practice areas

International ArbitrationIntellectual PropertyCorporate / M&ATechnology

Office

Expertise

Technology disputesIntellectual property and trade secretsCybersecurity in arbitrationLicensing disputesCross-border sales and service agreementsCorporate transaction disputesArbitrator, counsel and advocate rolesExperience with LCIA, ICC, AAA/ICDR, UNCITRAL, WIPO, Cepani and CCJA rulesIndustry experience: IT, pharmaceuticals, retail, engineering, energy, agribusiness, media, art and defence

Education

  • Legal education in Belgium
  • Legal education in the USA

Admissions

  • England & Wales
  • New York

Languages

EnglishFrench