Dispute Resolution, Chambers & Partners - Department: Band 2
“The team demonstrates strong depth and breadth, with solid expertise and the capacity to address complex disputes effectively.”
Alternative Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Arbitration is a dispute resolution mechanism particularly suited to complex or international disputes. It allows the parties to submit their dispute to one or more independent arbitrators, selected notably for their experience in the relevant field. It offers considerable procedural flexibility and results in an award intended to resolve the dispute definitively.
Our Arbitration team assists companies, investors, public institutions and individuals in international and domestic arbitration proceedings, as well as in proceedings relating to the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards. We act across a wide range of sectors, including corporate law, investment funds, banking and finance, construction and sports law. Our assistance covers every stage of the dispute, from the initial pre-contentious assessment and the definition of the strategy to the conduct of the arbitration proceedings and, where necessary, the management of court proceedings relating to recognition and enforcement of the arbitral award.
Our team is familiar with the rules of the leading arbitral institutions, including those of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), as well as the rules governing ad hoc arbitration proceedings. It combines this procedural experience with the sector-specific expertise of the Firm’s other teams. Through an international network of partner law firms, we are also able to coordinate the cross-border aspects of each matter effectively.
Mediation is an amicable dispute resolution process that enables the parties to seek a negotiated solution with the assistance of an independent and impartial third party. It allows them to retain control over the outcome of the dispute and, where circumstances permit, to preserve their professional or personal relationships. It may be used in a wide range of areas, including commercial, civil, real estate and inheritance mediation, as well as shareholder disputes.
Our Mediation team acts either as mediator or as counsel to a party involved in a mediation process. When acting as mediator, it assists the parties in re-establishing dialogue, identifying the areas of disagreement and exploring balanced and pragmatic solutions. When advising one of the parties, it assists with the preparation of the mediation, the assessment of the legal and strategic issues, the conduct of negotiations and the formalisation of any mediation agreement reached. Where required by the circumstances of the matter, it also coordinates its work with the other legal advisers, experts or professionals involved.
Mediation requires a precise understanding of the legal, economic and relational dimensions of a dispute. Our experience in handling complex situations enables us to establish an environment conducive to constructive discussions and to assist the parties in identifying realistic and sustainable solutions. We also ensure that any agreement reached is legally secure and capable of being effectively implemented.
Our awards
Dispute Resolution, Legal 500 - Department: Tier 1
Very efficient and well priced. Hardworking and commercial team.
