Expert guidance for complex, cross-border challenges.
International disputes can be high-stakes, complex and disruptive. We help businesses navigate these challenges with practical, commercially focused advice that keeps your objectives front and centre. From early strategy to enforcement, we deliver solutions that make sense.
We handle complex, high-value arbitrations across Europe, the Gulf, India and North America under some of the world’s most recognised institutions for resolving cross border disputes such as the International Chamber of Commerce and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, as well as more sector specific arbitration bodies. From early strategy to hearings and enforcement, we will guide you through every stage with clarity, to give you confidence.
When disputes escalate, we manage business critical and often high value disputes involving international parties. Whether it’s a multi-million-pound supply chain dispute or a contractual interpretation issue, we work to protect reputation, relationships, and resources. We prioritise litigation avoidance where possible, using mediation and other resolution methods, but when court action is needed, we’re experienced advocates who get results.
From high growth businesses to multinationals, we partner with our clients to deliver solutions that make sense, always keeping the commercial objectives front and centre.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is one of the world’s leading arbitral institutions. Its International Court of Arbitration administers cases under ICC rules, appoints arbitrators and ensures proceedings run efficiently. ICC arbitration is widely used for complex, high-value disputes.
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is a globally respected professional body that sets standards and provides frameworks for arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. Acting under CIArb rules often brings flexibility and neutrality to international disputes.
Usually, the contract specifies the institution. If it doesn’t, we advise on the most suitable forum based on factors such as neutrality, enforceability of awards, sector expertise and cost.
Andrew Perkins
Partner and Head of Commercial Disputes
+44 (0)1392 334112 a.perkins@ashfords.co.uk View moreWe are lawyers you can count on to deliver. If you’d like to find out more about our services and whether we can help you, click the button below and get in touch.
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