International Arbitration

Our international arbitration lawyers are recognised as experts by the leading directories. We have an impressive track record in advising international companies both in the UK and abroad in relation to conducting arbitration proceedings and enforcing international arbitration awards.

Our team is experienced in conducting arbitrations under major international arbitration rules and institutions, as well as ad hoc arbitrations,  including UNCITRAL, ICC, ICSID, DIFC, LCIA, SIAC, CIETAC, SCC, WIPO, and in trade arbitrations such as LMAA and GAFTA.

Our team members also have experience in representing sovereign state bodies in investor-state arbitration under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties, including the Energy Charter Treaty.

We take a collaborative approach when working closely with international law firms in arbitrations where the governing law is not one in which we have qualified practitioners. We maintain a vibrant and effective international desk structure which services our international clients and contacts. We work closely with General Counsel offices, project and commercial managers, and senior legal executives, and we have experience of working with Government Ministries and their legal officers. We provide our clients with a pragmatic, partner-led approach to ensure that clients receive the advice they need to reach a resolution quickly and cost-effectively.

We have particular expertise in disputes in construction and engineering, commodities, energy, banking and financial services, insurance and reinsurance (including Bermuda Form arbitration), intellectual property, international trade, retail and sports.

For legal updates and news, please visit the Fladgate Dispute Resolution Hub

David Breslin

David Breslin

If you have any questions or queries please call David on +44 (0)20 3036 7274 or email dbreslin@fladgate.com

They are consistently proactive in their approach, providing solutions rather than problems to complex issues. They seem to have a natural ability to go straight to the heart of any issues, analyse the situation and provide very good advice.

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International Arbitration team

 

If you don’t ask…sometimes you do get!

Frances Jenkins

“No-deal Brexit: civil and commercial cooperation” guidance published by the Law Society

How will the disputes battleground change after Brexit?

Peter Reynolds

Fladgate rated as ‘regional & specialist firm’ by India Business Law Journal

Sunil Sheth, Mythily Katsaris, Mark Buckley

Recent decisions from the English Courts on arbitration matters

Frances Jenkins, David Breslin

So far so good…

Two LCIA arbitrations for the price of one?

New 2017 ICC Rules introduce expedited arbitration

The Competition Appeal Tribunal’s “fast track” procedure: evening the playing field

Fladgate rated as “firm to watch” by India Business Law Journal

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The Competition Appeal Tribunal’s “fast track” procedure: evening the playing field

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Given that most high-profile competition law actions tend to involve the decisions of large-scale regulators following heavily-protracted investigations (such as the recent seven-year EU commission investigation into Google’s online shopping offering), small businesses and consumers could be forgiven for thinking that redress in competition law is not a realistic proposition. It was, however, with this […]

Fladgate rated as “firm to watch” by India Business Law Journal

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In a recently published report, India Business Law Journal has identified the leading foreign firms for work on major India-related matters. Fladgate is delighted to have been selected as a “firm to watch”. Accompanying editorial within the report states: “Fladgate is a magnet for high net worth entrepreneurs seeking advice on international tax and estate planning […]

Supermarkets and ships: solicitors in shock!

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Well, not quite shock. Two cases from November 2016, from different divisions of the High Court, have stood out as providing specific advice, or more accurately warnings, to contract drafters, be they solicitors or not. The cases concern very different industries, but each contain an important message to contract drafters and clients: in all elements […]

Chambers Global 2017 ranks Fladgate partners

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Fladgate congratulates the following partners on their inclusion as “Leaders in their Field” in the 2017 edition of Chambers Global, the guide to the world’s best lawyers. Individuals are ranked after extensive research by the Chambers team with opinions sought from clients, peers, referees and competitors. Germany Corporate/M&A (Expertise Based Abroad) Alex Kaufmann of Fladgate […]

International litigation in London - October 2016

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Developments relating to litigation and arbitration in London.

Chambers Global 2016 ranks Fladgate partners

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Fladgate congratulates the following partners on their inclusion as “Leaders in their Field” in the 2016 edition of Chambers Global, the guide to the world’s best lawyers. Individuals are ranked after extensive research by the Chambers team with opinions sought from clients, peers, referees and competitors. Germany Corporate/M&A (Experts Based Abroad) Alex Kaufmann Alex Kaufmann […]

Fladgate strengthens Russia group and dispute resolution with partner appointment

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Fladgate LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of Russia specialist and dispute resolution partner Eugene Matveichuk, who joins from Osborne Clarke. Eugene specialises in advising entrepreneurs, HNWIs and corporates from Russia and the CIS on their international interests. He is a native Russian speaker with a wealth of experience in handling complex international arbitration, […]

International Litigation in London - October 2015

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Developments relating to litigation and arbitration in London.

Common mistakes in choice of law and jurisdiction clauses

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It is very common for non English commercial counterparties to decide that a contract should be governed by English law. The English courts are very used to dealing with litigation that does not involve English parties. Often the contract that has given rise to a claim will not have been reviewed by an English qualified […]

Subject to contract

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A simple phrase is crucial to avoid being unintentionally bound by an agreement in settlement negotiations, explains Sophia Purkis. Settlement negotiations may often be challenging and conducted under pressure. In Bieber v Teathers (in liquidation) [2014] EWHC 4205, the court issued a stark reminder to make sure that offers are made expressly ‘subject to contract’ […]

International Litigation in London - October 2014

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Developments relating to litigation and arbitration in London.

Fladgate strengthens dispute resolution with appointment of partner Steven Mash

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Fladgate LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of dispute resolution partner Steven Mash, who joins from Crowell & Moring. Steven specialises in commercial litigation and international arbitration and has over 15 years’ experience in contentious work. He has acted in disputes in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the United States, acting for […]

  • Commodities – arbitration before the American Arbitration Association in New York arising out of a breach of contract over the sale and purchase of commodities, between a South American global commodity supplier and a South East Asian smelter.
  • Engineering – ICC arbitration between the UK subsidiary of an Austrian company and a French manufacturer of train components.
  • Commodities – arbitration before the American Arbitration Association in New York arising out of a breach of contract over the sale and purchase of commodities, between a South American global commodity supplier and a South East Asian smelter.
  • Manufacturing – arbitration before the LCIA (also concerned with the relationship between the arbitral process and the supervisory jurisdiction of the High Court) in relation to a rival dispute between investors and a substantial Indian manufacturing company, which also touched on the interrelationship between the jurisdiction of the Indian courts, their power to grant injunctive relief and the English courts.
  • Shipping – arbitration on behalf of a Greek ship owner against the government of Romania.
  • Multinational – LCIA arbitration between the Indian branch of a US multinational and its counterparty to a joint venture agreement.
  • Technology – arbitration before the LCIA on behalf of a software supplier based in India concerning allegations of breach of contract with a UK consumer.
  • Substantial multinational Korean-based corporation – multiparty construction dispute over a substantial construction project before the LCIA.
  • Engineering – LCIA arbitration between a UK company and a consortium of Spanish and German contractors in relation to delivery of trains.

Integrated

Our clients come to us to solve problems that are often complex and multifaceted. We draw together the multiple strands of a business or personal challenge into a coherent, integrated legal response that combines the knowledge and experience of experts in all the relevant fields.

Partner-led

We operate in small teams in which partners not only take the lead but also do a significant amount of the detailed work. Clients can be assured that the partners they engage and brief will remain closely involved in developing and delivering the advice as part of our close-knit, expert teams.

Experienced

Fladgate has a long heritage of delivering high-quality legal advice. We have been providing practical legal solutions to businesses and private clients for over 250 years. Today we are one of the UK’s top 100 law firms, with over 70 partners and a reputation for providing solutions that work.