Thibault Hanotin

Thibault is an Avocat admitted to the Paris bar and to the New York bar. He has been at Kennedys Paris since 2020 and turned legal director in 2025.

Thibault graduated in 2013 with a Master’s degree in French and English Business law (Master 2 Bilingue des Droits de l’Europe) from the University of Paris X Nanterre-La Défense, also in 2013 with an LL.M. (Masters of Laws – International Business Regulations, Litigation & Arbitration program) from New York University School of Law (USA) and in 2014 from a Master’s degree in arbitration and international trade (Master 2 Arbitrage et Commerce International – vice major de promotion) from the University of Paris Saclay.

Prior to joining Kennedys, Thibault has worked in leading French and International law firms.

At Kennedys, Thibault acts for leading (re)insurers and major policyholders in complex and international disputes before French courts and arbitral tribunals. His practice covers a large range of litigation and arbitration matters including, inter alia, (re)insurance disputes, transport (by road, air and sea), commercial disputes, sports, product and professional liability, fine art and construction.

Thibault is also involved in investment arbitration, representing States as well as investors. 

He practices both in French and English.