International Disputes

Minter Ellison’s international arbitration and dispute resolution teams advise on and manage disputes that arise from cross-border and foreign investment transactions. Our lawyers are experienced in multi-jurisdictional legal and procedural regimes and are sensitive to cross-cultural considerations. Our lawyers are accustomed to working alongside multi-disciplinary teams to support the progress of a project. With a wealth of lawyers with industry specific experience to draw upon, we offer clients assistance, support, representation and advice not only during a dispute, but we work with clients to protect their interests at all stages of a commercial relationship. Our office network spans Australia, Hong Kong, The People’s Republic of China, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Through global affiliations, we advise major corporations and government organisations trading and investing around the world.

When acting in an arbitration, our approach is strategic, with an emphasis on identifying and meeting our clients’ commercial objectives. We provide a clear and practical strategy for managing disputes by:

• recommending the appropriate form of arbitration or alternative dispute resolution process
• drafting effective arbitration provisions
• helping to select the most appropriate arbitrator and seat
• providing expert analysis of suitable institutions and venues
• identifying innovative processes to reduce the time and cost of dispute resolution
• providing strategic advice and conducting the proceedings
• advising on the conduct of award recognition and other enforcement proceedings

Our lawyers have extensive experience advising and representing clients in arbitrations under the rules of major international arbitration institutions, ad hoc arbitrations, and arbitration under domestic legal regimes. We regularly advise and represent clients in commercial litigation and are well prepared to use all arsenals available under national regimes to support the use of international arbitration.