Dispute Resolution

Arbitration

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Complex conflict resolution in a client orientated, cost-effective manner.

Arbitration can be an extremely valuable alternative option for resolving complex disputes, particularly when confidentiality is key. If you are proceeding with arbitration, you should work alongside expert advisers with extensive knowledge of the workings of the arbitral process who will apply their technical expertise and strategic insight to achieve the best possible result.

Our Arbitration team acts for both corporate clients and high net worth individuals in high-value international and domestic arbitration matters, including the enforcement or the setting aside of arbitral awards. We understand and have substantial experience of the key sectors in which our clients operate including energy, financial services, aviation, insurance, manufacturing, telecoms and technology. Whether you are the claimant or the respondent, we will gain a thorough understanding of the intricacies of your situation and work with you to develop a tailored and innovative arbitration strategy which is cost-effective and aligns with the characteristics of you and your business.

We have experience acting for claimants and respondents in claims under the following rules: London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Swiss Chamber of Commerce Rules of International Arbitration (SCIA), Arbitral Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC).

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Taking evidence in international arbitration - IBA rules vs. the Italian and English legal systems

This brief guide provides an overview of the International Bar Association rules on the taking of evidence in international arbitration (“IBA Rules”) in comparison with the approach of the Italian and English legal systems.

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LCIA Arbitration: A guide

The London Court of International Arbitration (the “LCIA”) was established in 1892. The LCIA administers arbitrations by applying the LCIA Arbitration Rules (“LCIA Rules”), which to all types of arbitrable disputes. The LCIA Rules were recently revised and the updated rules became effective on 1 October 2020. In this guide we provide an overview to the of the basic procedural stages in an LCIA arbitration.

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Stephen Rosen

Partner - Head of Banking & Financial Disputes

Talk to Stephen about Banking & financial disputes & Commercial arbitration & Commercial disputes

Dispute over loan notes issued in relation to the acquisition of shipping vessels

Advising a shipping company in a dispute over loan notes issued in relation to the acquisition of vessels and including an injunction application to restrain enforcement of loan note provisions pending the outcome of the arbitration.

Simon de Broise

Senior Associate

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LCIA arbitration brought by a former charter operator

Instructed by a Middle Eastern airline in an LCIA arbitration brought by a former charter operator – the arbitration was brought to an early conclusion following a successful application for security of costs against the claimant.

Janine Alexander

Partner

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LCIA arbitration over the performance of forex currency swaps

Representing a client in an LCIA arbitration over the performance of forex currency swaps with a leading international bank, including an anti – suit injunction and related fraud proceedings in India.

Craig Deuchrass

Senior Associate

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Investment bank claim over alleged breach of agency agreement

Acting for an investment bank defending a claim brought by a BVI incorporated company in the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce relating to an alleged breach of agency agreement. The claim was settled with a favourable outcome for the client before trial.

Craig Deuchrass

Senior Associate

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Mullti-million dollar contractual dispute under the LCIA Rules

Acting for a US aerospace consultancy firm against a Saudi aerospace manufacturer in a multi-million dollar contractual dispute under the LCIA Rules. The claim was successfully resolved for the client before trial.