International arbitration
Our in-depth knowledge of various jurisdictions, particularly in the Middle East, has helped us to build an extensive track record in international litigation and arbitration.
The majority of our partners have lived and worked in other jurisdictions and know first hand what it is to practice law in those countries. As well as advising and acting as advocates in international litigation and arbitration, many of our lawyers give evidence as expert witnesses and practice as arbitrators, giving them a different perspective on the dispute resolution process.
The diverse areas of law in which we practice internationally (including construction, energy, insurance, international sale of goods, shipping and telecoms) make us uniquely placed to help you avoid disputes wherever possible and to guide you successfully through those which are unavoidable. A key consideration for contracting parties will be whether to agree to litigate or arbitrate in the event of a dispute. Our experience of appearing before numerous arbitral bodies (including the ICC, LCIA, LMAA, Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, Zurich Chamber of Commerce as well as ad hoc arbitrations) and our knowledge of various different jurisdictions enable us to help you make the right choice. However, if we consider that your interests are best protected or advanced by bringing court or arbitral proceedings in a jurisdiction where we do not practice, we will say so immediately. In such situations were are able to co-ordinate foreign proceedings on your behalf, by instructing and liaising with other lawyers.
Much of the work we undertake involves working in the procedural system of one country and applying, for example, the contractual laws of another country, frequently in a language foreign to those laws. Our extensive experience of such multi-jurisdictional disputes has involved us acting for governments, insurers, energy companies and banks, amongst many others.
Key contact: John Linwood, UK and Majid Al Toky, Middle East