Our work

Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations

With expertise in conducting internal and regulator-driven investigations, court litigation and arbitration, our global team of nearly 400 lawyers can handle large, complex cross-border cases seamlessly.

We have an excellent track record of succeeding for our clients in the most sensitive and complex litigation and arbitration matters and business-critical crises. We are known for our ability to draw upon very large multi-specialised, multi-jurisdictional teams at short notice, which makes us one of the few firms (and on occasions the only firm) equipped to deal with the most challenging and significant disputes and investigations faced by the world’s leading corporations and financial institutions. Our global reach and breadth of experience means we offer holistic, client-centred strategies delivering real commercial value.

Litigation

We understand that, despite the best intentions of businesses, commercial relationships can break down, leading to disagreement and damage. Where the resolution of a dispute requires court proceedings, our international team of nearly 400 lawyers can formulate global strategies whilstguiding our clients through the technicalities of the litigation process drawing on our in-depth knowledge of local procedures to ensure a tactical and efficient approach to each case.

Our team acts for both claimants and defendants in large-scale, high value and complex cases. We work to resolve the high pressure disputes that can arise around high-stakes commercial transactions, enabling our clients to focus on the most important thing - their business. Our lawyers are adept at advising on and resolving issues such as contractual interpretation, joint venture and shareholder disagreements and post-acquisition disputes. We are also often called on at the advisory stage to steer negotiation tactics, mitigate the risk of litigation and limit the potential loss and disruption to our clients that hard-fought disputes can involve.

Where court proceedings are required, our team will work with experienced advocates, experts and local counsel as necessary to obtain the most favourable outcome for our clients. We can act quickly to seek injunctive relief across the globe when urgent action is needed to protect our clients’ valuable rights or assets. We can also assist when counter-parties abuse the availability of injunctive relief to obtain illegitimate bargaining power and threaten the completion of large and complex transactions.

However, court proceedings are not always the best approach. We will always advise holistically on alternative approaches to dispute resolution and settlement, helping our clients put the issue behind them as quickly as possible and move on.

Finance

With a truly robust financial institutions practice, our Finance division leads many of the most important energy and infrastructure initiatives in the world. Innovation is at the heart of our work. And the practices also work closely with our leading real estate team. Here, experts act for major international real estate companies, investors and occupiers on complex, high-profile transactions.

Business Teams

Our Business Teams are at the forefront of the firm. We work closely with senior lawyers in the business, as part of a united team serving clients. We share knowledge and support with colleagues around the world. And we tackle complex global projects, to the highest standard, just as our lawyers do.

Because we welcome different backgrounds, experiences and ideas, legal sector experience is not a pre-requisite to join the team. Attitude and ability matter most, so we're committed to providing our talented team with world-class development and training. Our scope, too, is wide-ranging. Global opportunities are available in Business Development and Marketing, Knowledge and Learning, EU Law and Policy, Human Resources, Finance and Business Management, Technology (IT), Legal Secretaries and Operations.