International Arbitration
- Assisting in pre-contentious negotiations and counseling on alternative dispute resolution techniques to resolve matters quickly while protecting client interests and meeting business needs
- Providing strategic advice on when to pursue arbitration and which forums are best suited to client interests and business objectives
- Selecting experienced, qualified arbitrators
- Enforcing arbitration awards by locating and attaching assets throughout the world
- Managing the entire arbitral process, from developing the case to appearing as counsel in local courts or before arbitral panels, to enforcing or challenging the award
We represent multinational corporations, state-owned entities and state agencies in arbitration cases around the globe. We have a long track record of successfully enforcing arbitration awards by locating and attaching assets such as ships, bank accounts and other property in cities throughout the world. Our range of experience includes:
- Investment disputes
- Engineering and construction
- Acquisition agreements
- Commodities contracts
- Distributorship and license agreements
- Joint-venture agreements
- Securities matters
- Employment disputes
- Maritime charter parties and contracts of affreightment
- Long term supply contracts
- Intellectual property
- Business interruption and political risk insurance policies
- Disputes among insurance carriers, brokers and reinsurers
One of the top 10 international arbitration practices in the world. — 2011 GAR 30
“This firm offers a geographical spread of arbitration experts that few firms can rival, with 200 lawyers in 30 jurisdictions.” —Chambers Global Directory of the World’s Leading Lawyers 2011, Arbitration (International): Global
More than two dozen of the members of the practice group are recognized for their experience in international arbitration. —Chambers Global Directory of the World’s Leading Lawyers 2009 to 2011
“Baker & McKenzie network maintains a strong international arbitration practice in the Asia-Pacific region, offering a presence in Melbourne, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok, Taipei, Manila, Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City.” — Chambers Global Directory of the World’s Leading Lawyers 2011, Arbitration (International): Asia-Pacific
“. . . has an extensive network of offices in both Western Europe and CEE, including major arbitration jurisdictions. ‘Its far-reaching network really provides clients with strong tools to handle multi-jurisdictional cases.’” — Chambers Global Directory of the World’s Leading Lawyers 2011, Arbitration (International): Europe-wide
“Traditionally renowned for its expertise in international commercial matters, Baker & McKenzie is also making significant inroads into the investor-state arena, where the US practice is a key driver.“ — Chambers US Directory of the World’s Leading Lawyers 2011, International Arbitration
One of the top 30 international arbitration practices in the world. — 2010 GAR 30
“This firm has access to all of the major arbitration centres through its huge global network of offices. The team focuses particularly on international commercial arbitrations and can also handle investment treaty disputes.” — Chambers Global Directory of the World’s Leading Lawyers 2010, Arbitration (International): Global
More than 25 members of the practice group are recognized for their experience in international arbitration. — Chambers Global Directory of the World’s Leading Lawyers 2009 and 2010
“This firm has always stood out for the extent of its international network, with 14 offices throughout the region offering dispute resolution capabilities to varying degrees.” — Asia Directory of the World’s Leading Lawyers 2010, Arbitration (International): Asia-wide
“This disputes network is one of Europe’s broadest, with respectable offices in all corners of the continent.” — Chambers Global Directory of the World’s Leading Lawyers 2010, Arbitration (International): Europe-wide
“This firm boasts a strong tradition in international arbitration and a great international network, with impressive presence in a multitude of jurisdictions complementing its solid US offering.” — Chambers US Directory of the World’s Leading Lawyers 2010, International Arbitration
 Grant Hanessian Partner T + 1 212 891 3986 F + 1 212 310 1686 |  Dr. Guenter Pickrahn Partner T + 49 69 29 90 8 232 |  Donald (Don) J. Hayden Partner T + 1 305 789 8966 |
 Jonas Benedictsson Partner T + 46 8 566 177 26 |  Vladimir V. Khvalei Partner T + 7 495 787 2724 F + 7 495 787 2701 |  Nancy M. Thevenin Global Coordinator - International Arbitration Practice Group T + 1 212 626 4216 F + 1 212 310 1833 |
|  James Kwan Partner T + 852 2846 2455 |
