Question 1

What is the difference between international arbitration and cross-border litigation?

Accepted Answer

International arbitration is a private dispute resolution process governed by an arbitration agreement, conducted under institutional rules (such as ICC, LCIA, or SIAC) or ad hoc rules (such as UNCITRAL), with awards enforceable under the New York Convention. Cross-border litigation is a public court process in one or more national courts, subject to rules of jurisdiction, service abroad, evidence gathering, and recognition and enforcement of judgments.

Question 2

How do you enforce a foreign judgment or arbitral award?

Accepted Answer

Foreign arbitral awards are generally enforceable in over 170 countries under the 1958 New York Convention. Foreign court judgments are enforceable under regional regimes (such as the EU Regulation 1215/2012 or the Hague Choice of Court Convention) or under bilateral treaties, or through common law recognition actions. We map the enforcement route across each relevant jurisdiction before proceedings begin.

Question 3

Can you handle matters where the parties and assets are in different countries?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Multi-jurisdictional proceedings, parallel litigation, and asset tracing across borders are core to our practice. We coordinate strategy centrally and work with vetted correspondent counsel on the ground to obtain interim relief, secure assets, and enforce outcomes where they will have real effect.

Question 4

Do you represent clients in investment treaty arbitration?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We advise investors and states in investor-state disputes under bilateral investment treaties (BITs), multilateral treaties such as the Energy Charter Treaty, and free trade agreements, including ICSID and UNCITRAL proceedings.

Question 5

How are cross-border family matters handled?

Accepted Answer

Cross-border family matters involve international child custody, abduction under the Hague Convention, cross-border divorce, and maintenance. We coordinate with counsel in each relevant jurisdiction to protect children's interests, secure recognition of foreign orders, and pursue enforcement where necessary.

International Practice Areas

International Arbitration

Cross-Border Litigation

International Corporate Law

International Trade & Customs

Cross-Border Family Law

International Human Rights

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