Disputes (International & Cross-Border) - UK
What the team is known for
WilmerHale is a globally-renowned law firm with a substantial focus on contentious issues and which is particularly adept at cross-border investigations and regulatory matters, with a strong offering across both sides of the Atlantic. The law firm also boasts a highly acclaimed international arbitration practice. Operating across 13 office locations, which include established practices in London, New York, Washington, D.C. and the USA's West Coast, the firm's global platform is concentrated in major financial centres with a strong international outlook. For multi-jurisdictional work that extends beyond the firm's own office coverage, it engages with trusted local counsel, often selected from WilmerHale's own shortlist, to provide a bespoke and flexible team for each client.
The London office continues to add value through its highly specialised focus on top-end arbitration expertise and is a key location for the firm's international practice. The star-studded practice boasts considerable expertise for clients involved in commercial arbitration, including joint venture disputes within the oil and gas sector. Additionally, the firm is active representing corporations and state entities in investor-state arbitrations, particularly disputes concerning BITs. Its impressive bench of arbitration counsel appear before tribunals in many of the key global hubs, including London, Paris, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Strengths
"WilmerHale consistently met and surpassed my expectations in addressing multi-lingual and multi-jurisdictional legal issues with remarkable efficiency."
"WilmerHale has a great diverse and multi-jurisdictional team."
"WilmerHale has strong cover for depth of practice and breadth of jurisdictional cover."