International Arbitration

Practice scope – Our practice covers the full life cycle of dispute resolution for both respondents and claimants. This ranges from pre-contract strategic advice, negotiation, and drafting of international arbitration agreements (including guidance on choice of forum and law) to risk management, interim measures, pursuing and defending claims, enforcing international arbitration awards, and advising on recovery strategies in the event of a dispute. 

Global standing – Many of our dedicated and innovative international practitioners are qualified in multiple jurisdictions, multilingual, and recognized as leaders in their field. They have built long-standing relationships within the international arbitration community and are deeply engaged in shaping its development. Our team members hold prominent leadership positions across the global arbitral landscape, serving as founders, chairs, co-chairs, committee members, and active contributors to leading international arbitration institutions.

Institutional knowledge – Choosing the right arbitral institution, rules, and tribunal can be key to a successful outcome. We act in arbitrations seated in all major venues worldwide and under the rules and procedures of the leading international arbitration institutions around the world, including:

• International Chamber of Commerce
• London Court of International Arbitration
• Singapore International Arbitration Centre
• International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
• Dubai International Arbitration Centre
• Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
• Stockholm Chamber of Commerce

We also represent clients in UNCITRAL and other ad hoc arbitrations worldwide. Our team has substantial experience in bilateral and multilateral investment treaty disputes, including under the auspices of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. We advise and represent international investors, states, and state-owned entities in a wide range of disputes.

Worldwide partners – Wherever your business takes you, we’re ready to partner with you. Our arbitration team has extensive experience across jurisdictions worldwide and has acted in disputes in both established and emerging markets throughout Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, the United States, and Latin America.

We speak your language, literally – Our arbitration lawyers work fluently in a wide range of languages, including French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Mandarin, and Cantonese. We also understand the importance of cultural nuances and tailor our approach to the unique business and legal practices of each jurisdiction, whether civil or common law. 

Industry insight – Our arbitration team is embedded within industry groups, so your matter is led by lawyers who speak your sector’s language, understand its commercial drivers, and anticipate how decisions play out in the project environment. We draw on deep, hands-on experience with significant disputes across: 

• Banking and financial services
• Commodities and international trade
• Corporate and commercial (such as shareholder and joint venture agreements)
• Defense
• Energy & Natural Resources
• Environmental
• Hospitality, Retail & Leisure
• Insurance
• Manufacturing
• Pharmaceuticals and life sciences
• Projects & Construction
• Technology
• Telecoms
• Transportation

We are also skilled in arbitrations under the rules of trade associations and trade institutions. The result is advice that is finely tuned to your sector, not one-size-fits-all.