Arbitration

In the fast-changing geo-political landscape, we are experiencing inward-looking policies from sovereigns. These policies have led to reduced confidence in local state courts. As a result, there is ever increasing popularity of Arbitration. It is no longer an ‘Alternative’ but the ‘Default’ choice of businesses entering into cross-jurisdictional contracts. Arbitration serves as an important tool because of the ease to enforce arbitral awards across borders.

Given the cost involved in the arbitration process, Albertson’s bespoke representation helps businesses manage their risks of costs while we successfully act for either Claimants or Respondents in any arbitration. We are driven by the principle of transparency while we strive to achieve the best suitable outcome in your dispute. Our approach to arbitration involves grasping a nuanced view of our client’s perspective on the dispute and then providing tailor-made tactical legal advice.

Our specialisms within Arbitration include:

Our arbitration work spans across advising on different stages of the arbitral process to conducting arbitration-related English High Court litigation. We also hold a considerable experience in investor-state dispute settlement.

Our expertise is in various sectors including :

Construction
Maritime and Shipping Disputes
International Sales of Goods
Commodity Arbitrations (GAFTA, SAL, FOSFA)
Energy Sector

International Arbitration

We have a continuing legacy of working with clients from GCC Countries, especially UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. We also hold experience working with clients and intermediaries from South Asia especially India and North African Countries. Our multilingual arbitration specialists hold qualifications from multiple civil and common law jurisdictions. Our strength lies in our ability to swiftly engage and work with our network of local counsels in different jurisdictions for prompt and strategical advice on immediate steps in international arbitration and representation in local courts.

Our arbitration team works closely with our lawyers in fraud Investigations and asset recovery team and can be an asset in matters such as investigatory and discovery efforts, as well as enforcement of arbitral awards in the UK or abroad.