Current occupation:
ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR (and former Vice-President)
Vice Chair – Open Commission of International Arbitration of the Paris Bar
Honorary President – Bucharest International Arbitration Court (BIAC)
Fellow – The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
Professional experience:
Independent Arbitrator and Counsel (2018 – present)
Partner and co-head IDR Group Bird and Bird (2011 – 2018)
Senior Associate, Jones Day (2006 – 2011)
Counsel, ICC Court of International Arbitration (2004 – 2006)
Senior Associate, Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton (1997 – 2004)
Arbitration experience:
Annet has a solid track record as counsel and arbitrator in over 100 international arbitrations conducted under various major sets of rules, including CEPANI rules, as well as in ad hoc proceedings. These proceedings were governed by various procedural and substantive laws, including Belgian law, and related to a wide variety of sectors and fields, including construction & energy, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, technology and communication, joint-ventures, and mergers & acquisitions.