Sophia von Dewall is a founding partner of Vanguard International Dispute Resolution. Sophia has acted in numerous international arbitration proceedings, as well as in legal proceedings before Netherlands state courts. She has handled arbitrations conducted under the arbitration rules of the NAI, CEPANI, ICC, HKIAC and ICSID. Her areas of practice include international investment disputes and international commercial disputes arising out of international contracts, joint-venture and shareholder relationships and large infrastructural projects. She also acts as arbitrator in international arbitration proceedings. Prior to founding Vanguard International Dispute Resolution, Sophia worked at Freshfields (Amsterdam, London, New York) before moving to Derains & Gharavi Paris, where she became partner in 2022. Sophia is admitted to the Amsterdam Bar and registered in the Paris Bar. She obtained an LL.M. in Public International & European Law (cum laude) and an LL.M. in Dutch Law (cum laude) from the University of Amsterdam.