Faiza Alleg Dolivet

Lawyer & Mediator

Short Introduction

Faiza Alleg Dolivet is an international commercial mediator, lawyer and dispute resolution specialist with extensive experience in cross-border commercial disputes, ESG and governance matters, business human rights, compliance and international contracts. A CEDR and CMAP accredited mediator and member of the Paris Bar, she advises multinational organisations, public bodies and family businesses on complex disputes across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.

Drawing on more than 15 years' experience in international business law and senior in-house legal leadership, including as Regional General Counsel for Boart Longyear, Faiza combines commercial insight with a strong understanding of risk management, cultural dynamics and stakeholder relationships. Clients value her pragmatic, collaborative and internationally minded approach to conflict resolution.

Testimonials

"Faiza is a sharp commercial negotiator. She has a capacity to create strong relationships across the organization both within the legal function and with other functions. In this way, Faiza is a true and excellent business partner providing support to operations and functions. I have appreciated her strategic vision and focus on the creating value for the corporation. She can assess in real time how the business’ decisions impact risk. Her expertise in compliance, including sanctions and anti-bribery frameworks, have been critical to grow and develop business implementations in some of the most complex jurisdictions in the world – primarily in Africa but also across Europe"

"Faiza was the lead negotiator in a signiﬁcant environmental regulatory case. Her mediation skills were instrumental in the negotiation, which included local government and multiparty international trading companies, and led to an interest-based outcome, with an out of court agreement for environmental assessment and action plan"

“Faiza combines rigorous process design with a sharp understanding of the technical and human dimensions of each case. Her ability to navigate complex situations and maintain engagement is key to achieving effective outcomes.”

About Work

International commercial disputes sit at the heart of Faiza's mediation practice. She regularly mediates disputes involving commercial contracts, international trade, family businesses, workplace conflicts, governance issues, ESG matters, compliance concerns and cross-border business relationships.

Having held senior legal leadership roles within multinational organisations operating across the mining, oil and gas, industrial and infrastructure sectors, Faiza brings significant experience in managing complex commercial disputes, regulatory challenges and stakeholder interests across multiple jurisdictions.

Her mediation experience includes commercial contract disputes, shareholder and partnership conflicts, public sector matters, construction projects, workplace disputes, international distribution agreements and disputes involving environmental, social and governance considerations. She is particularly experienced in matters where cultural, commercial and legal issues intersect.

Clients value Faiza's calm, adaptable and solution focused approach. Drawing on facilitative, evaluative and cross cultural mediation techniques, she helps parties navigate complex issues, improve communication and develop practical solutions that support long term relationships and sustainable outcomes.

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Expertise

Employment & Workplace
Commercial & Corporate
Technology, Media & IP
Public Sector & Governance
International Trade & Competition
Industry, Energy & Environment

Languages

English
Spanish
French

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