International arbitration is a fast and efficient way of resolving international disputes. Its popularity lies in the flexibility, speed, and certainty which arbitration offers to parties engaged in business transactions across the globe.
Our international team of arbitration experts, based across key arbitration 'hubs' in Europe and Asia, represent and support clients from across all industry sectors in commercial and investor-state disputes which are resolved through private means. With a strong emphasis on technology, innovation and science, we have particular expertise advising in disputes arising out of the energy and natural resources, life sciences, telecommunications and transportation sectors. We advise large institutional corporations through to private high net-worth individuals and are known as leaders in resolving commercial disputes at both the institutional and shareholder level.
Clients can expect continuous partner involvement, ensuring the right strategies for resolving their disputes are established and objectives are met. Whether proceedings are brought under institutional rules such as those of the ICC, LCIA, SCC, SIAC, DIS, VIAC, or on an ad hoc basis under national law, we provide expert advice and advocacy to support clients through the entire arbitration process and any ancillary court proceedings including applications to set aside awards, recognition and enforcement, and interim measures.
Representing a French company in a €40 million ICC arbitration against Singapore, US and Canadian counterparties relating to the termination of a master franchise agreement.
Advising a UK investor in connection with investor-state claims valued at over US$100 million under the Energy Charter Treaty concerning the misapplication of environmental regulations.
Representing a Middle Eastern satellite provider in relation to multiple arbitration proceedings under the LCIA and SIAC rules concerning licence agreement terminations.
Representing an Austrian financial institution in VIAC arbitration claims versus a Russian bank concerning an assignment under a share purchase agreement relating to the acquisition of shares in a Bosnian listed company.
Representing a Swiss-German firm in substantial arbitration proceedings against a Thai counterparty relating to breaches of a joint venture agreement. Proceedings were seated in Singapore and brought under the UNCITRAL rules, administered by SIAC.
Representing an Austrian manufacturer in ICC arbitration proceedings against a Canadian customer relating to alleged faults in production equipment. Proceedings were subject to Swiss law and conducted in Zurich.
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