Disputes (International & Cross-Border)

Chambers Review

Sullivan & Cromwell has developed a stellar reputation as an international law firm, combining a leading US law practice headquartered in New York with top-end expertise throughout its offices across Asia-Pacific and European financial centres. The firm provides broad international capabilities on substantial transactions and high-value contentious cases, appealing to a broad range of international companies and banks based both within and outside the USA.

Sullivan & Cromwell can boast a highly rated, globally integrated disputes team, driven predominantly by its New York office. It is renowned for its focus on the financial sector and representing banks in a variety of disputes and investigations arising from the 2008 crisis. It also boasts a market-leading securities practice. The law firm is noted for its capacity to handle cross-border cases, with the aid of its international offices, including teams in Hong Kong, London, Paris and Frankfurt, as well as a recently established practice in Brussels. For jurisdictions beyond the law firm's office coverage, the team typically coordinates with local counsel, drawing upon a list of firms with which it enjoys a strong relationship.