A global economy, divergent legal systems, and increased cooperation among regulators present companies with a variety of legal challenges. We are uniquely positioned to advise on these issues and represent multinational clients in cross-border litigation, international arbitration, and investigations. Our global network provides an exceptional platform for handling large-scale cross-border disputes, and in recent years we have helped clients succeed in some of the most complex international litigation and investigations. We provide a seamless, integrated service across our network of cross-border disputes and investigations offices, with expertise in each jurisdiction but also an understanding of the interplay of different legal systems and regulations. We strive to resolve disputes as efficiently as possible and focus on providing solutions that are practical and economical. Our peers know that we are always prepared to lead the way, and recognize our successes in important litigation and arbitration on behalf of our clients. Our credibility is also recognized by regulators and prosecutors, which contributes to effective resolution of investigations and other negotiations.

International Arbitration

Our global arbitration practice provides arbitration experts to companies wherever they operate in the world. We draw on the resources of our global arbitration practice to deploy teams tailored to the specific needs of each dispute, both in terms of geographic and industry expertise. Our global arbitration experts are based in offices in all major arbitration centers and across our global network – including the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Americas – and work together as a cross-border team.

Our goal is to resolve disputes to our clients’ satisfaction as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible. We have a long track record of developing and implementing innovative commercial solutions for the amicable resolution of disputes. We regularly represent clients in investment protection arbitrations, joint venture and M&A disputes, and commercial disputes in the energy, construction, infrastructure, pharmaceutical, aerospace and defense, banking and finance, insurance and reinsurance, shipping and transportation, and telecommunications sectors. We are able to conduct arbitrations in all major languages of the world, including English, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Hindi, Urdu and Arabic. We conduct arbitrations under all major arbitration rules. We conduct arbitrations under the rules and procedures of all major arbitration institutions, including:

• International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
• London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
• Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
• Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
• London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA)
• The Chamber of National and International Arbitration of Milan
• Netherlands Arbitration Institute (NAI)
• International Arbitral Centre of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber Vienna (VIAC)
• Center For International Investment and Commercial Arbitration (CIICA)
• Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
• American Arbitration Association (AAA/ICDR)
• China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC)
• World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
• German Institute of Arbitration (DIS)
• International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation (ICAC)
• We also regularly conduct ad hoc arbitrations under UNCITRAL and other rules.