Arbitration

LawLex advises and represents clients in international arbitration and related cross-border disputes. We act in complex commercial matters involving parties, contracts, assets and business interests across multiple jurisdictions.

Our approach combines legal analysis with a practical understanding of the commercial context of each dispute. We work closely with clients, counsel, experts and other professional advisers where required to develop a strategy appropriate to the dispute, the relevant jurisdiction and the client’s commercial objectives.

We have experience of international arbitration conducted under leading institutional rules, including:

• LCIA, VIAC and LMAA arbitration
• Other institutional arbitration frameworks, where appropriate
• Ad hoc arbitration

Our international arbitration work includes disputes arising from commercial agreements, international trade, energy and commodities, shipping and maritime matters, corporate transactions and other cross-border business relationships.

We advise clients throughout the life cycle of a dispute, including pre-arbitration strategy, commencement and defence of proceedings, jurisdictional issues, interim measures, evidence, hearings, settlement negotiations, and recognition and enforcement of awards.

Where a dispute involves several jurisdictions, we can work with appropriately qualified local lawyers, specialist counsel and experts to coordinate the legal and procedural issues arising across jurisdictions.

We also advise on disputes involving foreign investments and issues arising under investment treaties, where applicable, including questions of jurisdiction, state measures and investor protection.

Our focus is on identifying the issues that materially affect the client’s position, assessing procedural and commercial risk at an early stage, and pursuing the most effective route towards resolution. Where an appropriate settlement can be achieved without compromising the client’s position, we consider that alongside the arbitration strategy rather than treating arbitration as an end in itself.