Benoît Le Bars, managing partner and co-founder of Lazareff Le Bars, is an internationally recognised expert in arbitration and a specialist in African business law (notably the law of OHADA).Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Law at the Vermont Law School (USA) and Senior Lecturer in private law, he keenly pursues both his academic activity and legal practice, serving as both counseland arbitrator.He has significant expertise in the fields of contract law and international projects, international trade law and litigation proceedings. Over several years, besides his practice in Eastern Europe and the Spanish-speaking world, Benoît Le Bars has developed a highly-reputed Africa practice. His unparalleled knowledge of OHADA law, as well as his passion for the continent, have led him to create a quarterly magazine focused on corporate law in Africa (Magazine International de Droit des Affaires en Afrique - MIDAA), as well as to host a conference for lawyers and business players across Africa (Rencontres Internationales du Droit des Affaires en Afrique - RIDAA). Benoît Le Bars has also authored “Droit des sociétés et de l’arbitrage international – Pratique en droit de l’Ohada” (Joly- Lextenso – 2011), a cornerstone commentary on OHADA law, and is one of the authors of the award-winning treatise (l’Académie des sciences morales et politiques) dedicated to international trade law: “Droit du commerce international, 2ème édition” (Lexis Nexis – 2011).Areas of expertise:- International arbitration and alternative dispute resolution- OHADA law- Litigation- Business law- Contracts and international projects - International trade law