Dispute Resolution

We are adept at managing business critical and complex litigation, arbitration and all forms of ADR and, as one of the largest disputes firms in the world, we understand the complexity of managing disputes and navigating risk.

A comprehensive and unparalleled perspective on dispute resolution

Contentious processes are a perennial risk of doing business, anywhere in the world, whether pursuing or defending a litigious action, or seeking to resolve matters through alternative dispute resolution such as, arbitration, mediation, and negotiation. As one of the largest disputes firms in the world, we can handle any continuous matter which may face a business and we have a proven understanding of the challenges, risks and opportunities that come from successfully navigating these often complex, multi-jurisdictional and high-value situations.

Key risks and opportunities for our clients around the world

As one of the largest disputes firms in the world, both in terms of size and volume of contentious cases, our team of experts understand the diverse and complex risks and challenges associated with dispute resolution at all levels of business. Our practice covers litigation, commercial and investor-state arbitration and all forms of alternative dispute resolution, comprising over 400 litigators and more than 70 partners who are arbitration specialists.

Through our interconnected global approach, we offer rapid access to expertise in the jurisdictions in which you operate. We can help you navigate any risks, and futureproof your business, wherever you are in the world.

They handle complex issues across multi-jurisdictions and bring together concise and clear cases. The planning for each response is extremely thorough, resulting in legal responses that are conclusive, making it difficult for any opposing argument to have any merit.

Legal 500, 2024

The team has deep sector knowledge combined with an ability to provide practical and agile solutions. When fast-moving (and often complex) disputes arise – we are very glad to have Clydes on our side.

Legal 500, 2021

Our Dispute Resolution Work

  • All
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • UK & Europe
  • Cross-border contract dispute for insurer client

    Acting for a major insurer in a multi-million pound cross border contract dispute following the counterpartys material breach of contract, advising on the English law aspects and quarterbacking overall strategy in multiple strands of the case in France and England.

    United Kingdom

    Cross-border litigation involving fraud and breach of contract

    Acting for a major corporate in cross border litigation relating to fraud and breach of contract with total claims in excess of £1bn. Including handling breach of trust litigation is London with various ancillary freezing orders and overseeing Arbitrations and criminal proceedings in Italy and fraud claims in New York.

    United Kingdom

    Dispute concerning complex copyright infringement

    Acting for a software developer in a complex copyright infringement, breach of contract and confidential information claim which resulted in a lengthy trial in the Chancery Division of the High Court.

    United Kingdom

    ICSID Arbitration defending the Republic of Cameroon

    Defended the Republic of Cameroon in investor-state arbitration under the ICSID rules. The Luxembourgish claimant alleged expropriation in the banking sector. The Tribunal dismissed the case with costs.

    Cameroon

    ICSID Arbitration regarding expropriation

    Acting for a South Asian Government at the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in a case involving expropriation, the claim has been brought under the UK-Sri Lanka bilateral investment treaty.

    Sri Lanka

    IP arbitration under Swiss Rules

    Successfully defending a large global construction company in an arbitration under the Swiss Rules of International Arbitration involving a range of contractual and intellectual property issues, across multiple jurisdictions.

    Switzerland

    Managing a funded claims portfolio of over 65 claims

    Managing a funded claims portfolio on behalf of a European aviation company, under which the company's contested corporate debt claims globally are pursued on a no recovery, no fee basis. The claims are pursued via LCIA arbitration, in the English Commercial Court or via other courts having jurisdiction around the world. More than 65 claims worth approximately $80m.

    United Kingdom

    Software dispute

    Successfully defending a software company in a dispute concerning the alleged misuse of confidential information, trade secrets and copyright.

    United Kingdom

    Yemeni USD 10.9 billion Production Sharing Agreement ICC Arbitration

    Successfully acting on a multi-billion dollar arbitration concerning the Republic of Yemen's national wealth and in relation to a 20-year old Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) regarding the Marib Block 18 oil field in the Yemen. Reported in The American Lawyer as the 2nd largest contract dispute and the largest ICC arbitration in their 2007 Arbitration Scorecard.

    Yemen
  • ICSID Arbitration defending the Republic of Cameroon

    Defended the Republic of Cameroon in investor-state arbitration under the ICSID rules. The Luxembourgish claimant alleged expropriation in the banking sector. The Tribunal dismissed the case with costs.

    Cameroon
  • ICSID Arbitration regarding expropriation

    Acting for a South Asian Government at the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in a case involving expropriation, the claim has been brought under the UK-Sri Lanka bilateral investment treaty.

    Sri Lanka
  • Yemeni USD 10.9 billion Production Sharing Agreement ICC Arbitration

    Successfully acting on a multi-billion dollar arbitration concerning the Republic of Yemen's national wealth and in relation to a 20-year old Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) regarding the Marib Block 18 oil field in the Yemen. Reported in The American Lawyer as the 2nd largest contract dispute and the largest ICC arbitration in their 2007 Arbitration Scorecard.

    Yemen
  • IP arbitration under Swiss Rules

    Successfully defending a large global construction company in an arbitration under the Swiss Rules of International Arbitration involving a range of contractual and intellectual property issues, across multiple jurisdictions.

    Switzerland

    Software dispute

    Successfully defending a software company in a dispute concerning the alleged misuse of confidential information, trade secrets and copyright.

    United Kingdom

    Dispute concerning complex copyright infringement

    Acting for a software developer in a complex copyright infringement, breach of contract and confidential information claim which resulted in a lengthy trial in the Chancery Division of the High Court.

    United Kingdom

    Cross-border litigation involving fraud and breach of contract

    Acting for a major corporate in cross border litigation relating to fraud and breach of contract with total claims in excess of £1bn. Including handling breach of trust litigation is London with various ancillary freezing orders and overseeing Arbitrations and criminal proceedings in Italy and fraud claims in New York.

    United Kingdom

    Cross-border contract dispute for insurer client

    Acting for a major insurer in a multi-million pound cross border contract dispute following the counterpartys material breach of contract, advising on the English law aspects and quarterbacking overall strategy in multiple strands of the case in France and England.

    United Kingdom

    Managing a funded claims portfolio of over 65 claims

    Managing a funded claims portfolio on behalf of a European aviation company, under which the company's contested corporate debt claims globally are pursued on a no recovery, no fee basis. The claims are pursued via LCIA arbitration, in the English Commercial Court or via other courts having jurisdiction around the world. More than 65 claims worth approximately $80m.

    United Kingdom

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