Disputes (International & Cross-Border) - UK
What the team is known for
Ashurst has a network of international offices throughout Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region, and the London team acts as a significant central hub for the firm's global activities and advice. The law firm provides its multinational clients with a targeted full-service offering that is delivered by industry sector specialists assembled in global teams. Its cross-border expertise spans transactional, regulatory and disputes matters that are staffed by local and overseas lawyers operating as a single department.
The law firm's disputes offering consists of a solid banking litigation practice in London, which represents major banks and financial institutions in high-stakes cross-border disputes. The London office is regularly instructed on international matters, offering experience in global asset recovery issues and in assisting local counsel with foreign law issues. The team is additionally active in construction-related arbitration, particularly adept at issues related to renewables, and increasingly handling disputes associated with energy resources and government regulations.
Strengths
"Cross-border work is handled efficiently with other offices within the firm and with referral sources as needed."
"We chose Ashurst because of its international approach."