Maude Lebois is a founding partner of Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes. She previously was a partner at Shearman & Sterling LLP where she practiced for almost twenty years, with a strong focus on construction and disputes related to Africa. Maude has extensive experience in disputes related to large construction projects. She has handled the full spectrum of claims that typically arise in construction disputes, particularly in relation to oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, chemical and infrastructure projects. She also advises on contract and claim management in relation to such projects. She serves as a Vice president of the Society of Construction Law (France). She also regularly acts as arbitrator in commercial disputes.