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International arbitration


Arbitration is unique. From selecting the right tribunal, to navigating the various pathways arbitration offers, engaging experts, and ultimately presenting complex issues in a persuasive and compelling manner, the nuances of arbitration mean you need an experienced team that can deliver tailored and strategic advice to achieve your commercial objectives. Whether your cross-border dispute necessitates an international arbitration resolution or you prefer the flexibility and confidentiality of arbitration in a domestic context, our independently recognised and market leading arbitration team will work seamlessly and strategically with you to achieve your objectives.

MinterEllison aligns itself with the industries in which our clients operate, and arbitration, as a well developed dispute resolution mechanism, sits across those industries. Our cross border team has the right experience for disputes in the construction, resources, energy and IT sectors, as well as for shareholder disputes, joint venture disputes and investor/state disputes. The strength and depth of our team means we can tap into a vast network of resources and relationships to efficiently and effectively manage arbitration proceedings, both nationally and internationally, under any rules (ACICA, ICC, UNCITRAL, SIAC, HKIAC for example), together with proceedings for the enforcement of arbitral awards in Australian courts.

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Knowledge and expertise

When managing a dispute, taking the right action decisively and immediately is critical. You can rely on us for sound strategic advice and representation and absolute focus on delivering your commercial objectives.

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How we can help

Our market leading international arbitration team delivers comprehensive end-to-end solutions on major projects, with strong capabilities in transactional project work, project delivery and dispute resolution.

When acting for a party to an arbitration, our strategic approach is driven by a commitment to identifying and meeting our clients’ commercial objectives. We have supported clients in achieving successful outcomes for a number of high-profile and bet-the-company disputes referred to arbitration.

Our experienced team assists with:

  • Drafting arbitration agreements, including advising on the most appropriate administrative body, arbitral rules and seat;
  • choosing the most appropriate arbitral tribunal;
  • identifying innovative processes to reduce the time and cost of arbitration;
  • identifying and engaging world leading experts with deep experience in arbitration;
  • managing the proceedings and providing strategic advice at every step along the way; and
  • advising on where and how to enforce awards, and conducting enforcement proceedings.

Case studies

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Representing a top tier contractor in arbitration proceedings in respect to a dispute arising out of the construction of infrastructure on a significant iron ore project in Western Australia.

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Acting for a Korean manufacturer in a confidential product liability international arbitration relating to the allegedly negligent design and manufacture of industrial equipment.

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Acting on behalf of a major oil and gas company in relation to a confidential international arbitration in Brisbane administered by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre relating to alleged breach of a share sale agreement and misleading or deceptive conduct concerning the sale of significant gas assets.

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INPEX: Advising in relation to the Icthys LNG Project, in respect of claims made by both the contractor and INPEX under one of its project critical EPC contracts.

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Leading global mining group: Developed a proactive bespoke strategy to favourably resolve a confidential international arbitration dispute with a European-based steel and mining group in respect of contracts for the delivery and shipping of coal from Queensland mines to European ports, including claims of breach of contract and force majeure.

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Chinese property developer: Acting in Federal Court of Australia proceedings to enforce an award issued by the Beijing Arbitration Commission in respect of a disputed joint venture, including obtaining asset freezing orders over the award debtor's assets, and prosecuting successful criminal contempt proceedings for breach of those orders.

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Arbitration in the construction industry

See our take on the latest construction decisions involving arbitration in our Construction Law Made Easy website

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