Gisèle Stephens-Chu, a Board Member of ArbitralWomen, has launched a Paris-based disputes boutique law firm, Stephens Chu Dispute Resolution, with effect from 1 April 2021. Dual-qualified in France and England, Gisèle has over 16 years’ experience in international dispute resolution and previously practised at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, first in London and later in Paris as Counsel. Recognised for her strong commercial and client focus, Gisèle’s new firm offers solution-oriented and cost-effective services that cover every stage of the dispute lifecycle, across a range of industry sectors and jurisdictions. She also accepts arbitrator appointments. Gisèle is listed as a Future Leader in Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration.