Dispute Resolution | Global

A&O Shearman is an exceptional magic circle firm with an extensive global presence in key jurisdictions worldwide, and it houses leading disputes teams across Europe and Asia. The law firm offers: 

• An excellent track record in financial regulatory investigations, multinational antitrust disputes, corporate litigation and commercial issues. 

• Experience representing established international banks and European financial institutions. 

• A highly regarded Africa practice, which regularly handles white-collar criminal investigations and regulatory enforcement issues, as well as a broad range of commercial litigation and arbitration. 

• Notable expertise in the construction, energy and natural resources sectors.

Clifford Chance remains a leading presence across Europe and Asia and a significant force in Africa and the Middle East, where the firm is highly regarded for its handling of construction and natural resources disputes. The law firm offers:

• Considerable experience in multi-jurisdictional white-collar investigations and financial disputes, providing strong defence against enforcement actions brought by US governmental agencies.

• Proficiency in defending money laundering, fraud and corruption allegations.

• Expertise in cross-border cartel damages actions, particularly those linked to EU cartel cases.

• Strength in the oil and gas, airline, financial services and technology sectors.

Freshfields has an outstanding practice comprising leading disputes teams in London, Europe and Latin America. It also boasts considerable strength in its offices across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the USA. The law firm offers:

• Market-leading expertise in high-profile regulatory matters and financial litigation.

• Considerable strength in commercial litigation and arbitration, across borders.

• An impressive track record in antitrust cases, financial and corporate disputes, asset tracing and recovery claims.

• An aptitude for handling multi-jurisdictional product liability claims and class actions.

Herbert Smith Freehills houses top-tier litigation practices across London, Asia and Australia, as well as having a leading Africa-wide presence. It also boasts impressive offices throughout Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. The law firm offers:

• Stellar capabilities handling disputes in the energy and financial services sectors.

• Leading expertise in shareholder disputes, global debt recovery, class actions and intellectual property cases.

• Experience defending multinational clients against the enforcement of arbitral awards, as well as representing parties in commercial arbitration.

• Additional strength in regulatory investigations and white-collar crime issues.

Hogan Lovells stands out for its excellent global coverage, with teams across Europe and the USA. It also boasts strong Africa and Latin America practices. The law firm offers:

• Leading expertise in commercial litigation and arbitration for blue-chip corporates.

• Extensive capabilities in complex product liability, life sciences and financial services disputes.

• Strength in antitrust litigation, securities class actions and bankruptcy disputes.

• A prolific appellate practice with a wealth of experience handling state and federal court appeals in the USA and High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court challenges in the UK.

Latham & Watkins maintains a strong position across Asia, the USA and Europe, and also features an impressive Latin America practice. The law firm offers:

• Significant experience in multi-jurisdictional commercial litigation, including shareholder and contractual disputes, as well as banking and insolvency cases.

• Strength in cross-border white-collar criminal investigations, particularly those with US law elements, drawing from its extensive roster of former prosecutors and governmental officials.

• Expertise in securities class actions and derivative claims.

• Experience in representing globally leading financial institutions and multinational corporations.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is a prominent US-based firm boasting formidable New York and California disputes practices and a wealth of experience in cross-border litigation. The law firm offers:

• A focus on white-collar criminal defence work, with notable expertise in securities, antitrust, FCPA and wider fraud matters.

• Excellent capabilities in a broad spectrum of commercial disputes, including commercial and consumer class actions.

• A command of civil disputes concerning the misuse of personal data by consulting firms and social networking corporations.

• A formidable appellate practice in the USA, with market-leading expertise and a commanding track record in US Supreme Court appeals.

Linklaters maintains its strong profile in Europe and Asia, alongside a robust Africa practice working out of London and Paris. The law firm offers:

• Notable expertise in global competition disputes and cartel investigations, in addition to a broad array of commercial litigation matters.

• An active banking and finance litigation practice, including bribery and corruption investigations.

• Experience in post-M&A disputes relating to cross-border corporate transactions.

• Additional capability in insolvency litigation and restructuring disputes.

Quinn Emanuel is a highly respected litigation boutique with powerhouse credentials in trial work, boosted by excellent resources across its US offices. It also boasts a strong presence in Japan and houses teams focused on Latin American and African markets. Its expansion in Europe continues to attract clients, owing to an ever-developing reputation in the London market. The law firm offers:

• A highly rated commercial litigation practice, acting on intellectual property, banking, contractual and insolvency disputes.

• Notable expertise in investigations, enforcement actions and securities litigation.

• A European practice with an impressive record in antitrust and follow-on damages litigation.

• A reputable appellate practice, well versed in state and federal appeals, with experience appearing before the US Supreme Court.

Skadden has a formidable litigation practice built around heavyweight New York and California teams, with further presence across key markets in Europe and Asia. The law firm offers:

• Globally recognised commercial litigation and arbitration prowess in tort, transactional, contractual and shareholder disputes.

• Expertise in white-collar criminal defence matters, with a wealth of experience handling investigations and enforcement actions brought by US agencies.

• Strength in securities class actions, antitrust disputes and copyright infringement claims.

• Experience representing leading investment banks and multinational corporations in international disputes.

Baker McKenzie continues to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation matters, utilising its extensive network across Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and the USA. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in insolvency, contractual and banking disputes, and considerable experience defending major product liability claims and class actions.

• Experience defending social networking corporations against defamation claims with global implications before the Supreme Court.

• An aptitude for cross-border regulatory and criminal investigations across its offices.

• Recognised talent in commercial and investment treaty arbitration.

White & Case combines top-tier Africa and Latin America-wide offerings with an extensive footprint across the USA and Europe, and considerable experience handling disputes in the CIS region. The firm also continues to strengthen in the London market, by developing its commercial and banking litigation practice. Further presence in the Middle East equips the firm with a strong global network to tackle complex cross-border litigation matters. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in financial services disputes, antitrust claims and wider contractual matters.

• Notable experience acting for clients in the TMT, natural resources and construction sectors.

• Skilled state representation in international disputes before the US Supreme Court.

• An all-encompassing contentious practice, augmented by its market-leading international arbitration group.

Davis Polk & Wardwell has an international disputes practice spearheaded from New York and Hong Kong, bolstered by additional resources from its offices in London, Paris, Madrid and Tokyo. The law firm offers:

• Proficiency in major international regulatory investigations, regularly representing corporates, financial institutions and individuals accused of corruption, bribery and fraud.

• An aptitude for commercial litigation, including intellectual property disputes, transaction-related matters and class action suits.

• Experience in cross-border antitrust litigation.

• A strong grasp on securities-related litigation, representing global issuers.

DLA Piper houses capable teams across Europe, Australia, Asia, the Middle East and the USA, providing clients with broad global coverage in major cross-border disputes and an extensive pool of local knowledge resources across its network. The law firm offers:

• Proficiency in post-M&A and investment disputes, as well as securities, class action and liability cases.

• Additional capacity to perform criminal investigations work.

• Considerable experience representing clients in the pharmaceutical, construction and banking sectors.

• Skill in cross-border litigation, arbitration, and defence against arbitral awards, notably in the oil and gas sector.

Norton Rose Fulbright retains well-established disputes teams across the UK, North America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa, calling upon a wealth of expertise in major cross-border litigation and arbitration matters. The law firm offers:

• Considerable experience in commercial disputes, notably in the energy, natural resources and construction sectors.

• Strength in cross-border securities litigation and class actions.

• Capabilities in white-collar crime matters, including regulatory and criminal investigations concerning cybercrime and data breaches.

• Counsel to leading financial institutions in multi-jurisdictional disputes.