Commercial Arbitration
Arbitration is an increasingly popular way to solve complex and high-stakes disputes. We have the expertise and experience to provide expert arbitration advice and insight cost-effectively.
Arbitration has many advantages – especially confidentiality, flexibility and enforceability – and is an increasingly popular way to resolve commercial disputes. Whether in respect of pre-dispute, pre-action, during proceedings or post-judgment court challenges or enforcement, we have the experience needed to guide you.
We have acted for claimants and respondents in both international and national arbitrations, including disputes under all of the major arbitral rules (such as LCIA, ICC or ICDR), and a number of more sectoral ones. We have also designed and agreed governing rules in ad hoc arbitrations.
We are particularly experienced in the energy sector – arbitration is often used in that industry and our firm has an exceptionally strong energy practice – but we have successfully advised on arbitrations in many other sectors from insurance to sport. Whatever the specifics, we can provide advice, strategic guidance and advocacy (with the assistance of an appropriately qualified co-counsel if required).
In complex and high-value cases, cost-efficiency is key, so we work in the most effective way possible. We are highly skilled at managing dispute costs, including creating innovative structures that de-risk our clients’ exposure using third-party funding, insurance, and contingency agreements.
Difficult problems sometimes require inventive solutions, and we’re never afraid to explore an innovative approach. We also understand the importance of clear and frequent communication. We will keep you informed at every stage of the process.
Our expertise includes:
- Commercial arbitration in various sectors
- Commercial disputes involving joint ventures
- Obtaining evidence in one country for use in judicial proceedings elsewhere
- The enforcement of foreign judgments in the UK and elsewhere internationally
- Advocacy in arbitration proceedings
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Ben Pilbrow
Partner
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