Saadia Bhatty has been promoted to the global partnership of Gide Loyrette Nouel, effective July 2022. Saadia is based in Gide’s London office. Prior to working at Gide in London, she practiced at Gide’s Paris office, as well as at leading international law firms’ international dispute teams in New York City and London. Dual qualified before the New York and Paris Bars, Saadia has more than thirteen years of experience representing private and state entities in cross-border disputes, in particular, international arbitration proceedings. Saadia has extensive expertise in both civil and common law jurisdictions; across sectors including energy, oil and gas and construction; and particularly in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Saadia also advises States in the drafting/reform of their investment treaties and national legislation. Saadia is a co-host of the Arbitration Station podcast. Saadia is regularly cited in Legal Rankings such as Legal 500 and has been recognised as a Future Leader in international arbitration by Who’s Who Legal.