Dispute Resolution

Not every dispute belongs in court, and not every settlement is a good one. We represent clients in complex commercial disputes - before national courts,

Dispute Resolution covers legal assessment, document preparation and implementation support in Europe. It is typically relevant to businesses, investors and organisations operating or transacting in one or more countries. The precise rules, competent authority and procedure depend on the subject matter, jurisdiction and facts, with EU and national law considered together.

Key points

  • Scope is determined by the specific service and countries involved.
  • EU law operates together with current national legislation.
  • Documents and contractual mechanisms are tailored to the facts and objectives.
  • Outcomes and timing depend on the parties, authorities and procedure involved.

Jurisdiction and applicable framework

The applicable framework depends on the subject of the service, governing law and countries in which the structure or transaction has effect. EU law and current national legislation are assessed together.

Not every dispute belongs in court, and not every settlement is a good one. We represent clients in complex commercial disputes - before national courts, international arbitral tribunals (ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL), and in mediation - choosing the route that delivers the best combination of speed, enforceability, confidentiality, and cost for the specific matter.

We begin every engagement with a merits-and-risk assessment: what are the chances, what is it worth, how long will it take, and what will it cost. This analysis shapes the strategy - early settlement, mediation, expedited arbitration, or full-scale proceedings.

In cross-border disputes, we manage enforcement under the Brussels I Recast Regulation or the New York Convention, and coordinate with local counsel in jurisdictions where assets are located.

What this includes

  • Case assessment & dispute strategy
  • Pre-action negotiations & settlement
  • Court representation at all instances
  • International arbitration (ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL)
  • Mediation & alternative dispute resolution
  • Cross-border enforcement of judgments & awards

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