Dispute Resolution & Litigation

1. International Commercial Arbitration

A global law firm’s arbitration practice is often a cornerstone of its dispute resolution offering, especially in cross-border commercial matters. The firm represents clients before major arbitral institutions such as the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC, and ICSID, handling disputes related to international contracts, joint ventures, and investment treaties. With multilingual teams and deep regional insight, the firm provides strategic counsel from the drafting of arbitration clauses to enforcement of awards under the New York Convention. It also offers sector-specific expertise in areas like construction, energy, and finance.

2. Corporate and Shareholder Disputes

The firm is frequently engaged in high-stakes litigation involving shareholder rights, corporate governance, breach of fiduciary duties, and disputes arising from M&A transactions or joint ventures. These cases often span multiple jurisdictions and involve complex issues such as derivative claims, unfair prejudice, or breaches of representations and warranties. The firm’s cross-border capabilities and understanding of both common law and civil law systems enable it to protect client interests in contentious corporate scenarios, whether through negotiation, litigation, or arbitration.

3. Financial and Banking Litigation

Global law firms are particularly adept at resolving disputes involving banks, financial institutions, and investment firms. These matters may involve regulatory investigations, mis-selling claims, fraud allegations, breach of loan agreements, and disputes over structured finance or derivatives contracts. The firm advises both claimants and defendants, combining legal acumen with deep industry knowledge to manage reputational risks and navigate complex financial instruments. It also handles litigation involving international regulatory bodies and cross-border enforcement of judgments.

4. Cross-Border Enforcement and Asset Recovery

In a globalized economy, enforcing judgments and recovering assets across borders is a key legal challenge. The firm assists clients in locating, freezing, and recovering assets tied to fraud, insolvency, or breach of contract through a network of trusted investigators and local counsel. This includes securing injunctions (such as Mareva or Anton Piller orders), coordinating with foreign courts, and navigating treaty-based enforcement frameworks. Sophisticated asset tracing and a deep understanding of offshore jurisdictions are hallmarks of the firm's practice in this area.

5. Regulatory Investigations and White-Collar Defense

The firm represents corporations and executives in government and regulatory investigations involving allegations of bribery, corruption, money laundering, market abuse, and sanctions violations. With experience before bodies such as the SEC, DOJ, SFO, and European regulators, the firm delivers coordinated, discreet legal support. Its internal investigations teams work across borders to ensure legal privilege, data security, and regulatory compliance, helping clients respond swiftly and strategically to both criminal and civil enforcement actions.

6. Commercial Litigation in Domestic and International Courts

Beyond arbitration, the firm handles complex commercial litigation in major financial centers worldwide, including the High Court in London, U.S. federal courts, and continental European jurisdictions. These disputes span contract breaches, tort claims, professional negligence, and cross-border torts. The firm combines trial advocacy with early-stage risk assessment and dispute avoidance strategies, always aiming to protect business continuity and client reputation while pursuing favorable legal outcomes through the most effective jurisdiction and forum.