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Dentons leads the way in arbitration. We provide claimants and respondents alike with top-notch legal and pragmatic advice. Whether your dispute is international or domestic, count on us to give you the best possible strategic and pragmatic advice.

Here, you’ll find a team with the unique experience, skills and insight to provide the best legal advice. Our advisors understand your business and objectives, and possess a keen knowledge of the rules—written and unwritten—that govern arbitration proceedings. We know the arbitrators who decide the cases. Your business goals drive our lawyers. With particular depth of knowledge in the oil and gas, natural resources (including mining and forestry), hotel management, financial services, infrastructure and government sectors, we will partner with you to help ensure your success.

Leverage our global track record and relationships to navigate legal, political and practical idiosyncrasies. Our arbitration practice extends to all of the main arbitration forums and rules around the world, including such global institutions as the American Arbitration Association, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, the International Chamber of Commerce, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, the London Court of International Arbitration, the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre and many regional arbitration institutions. We also have extensive experience with ad hoc arbitration, including under the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law rules.

Gain confidence from knowing you have an experienced partner by your side. Whether in established North American or Western European arbitration locales—or in emerging regions—our team works closely with you on arbitrations under civil law, common law, international treaties and public international law. We are thoroughly familiar with all post-arbitration procedures, including judicial review and global enforcement matters.

We guide you through all stages of arbitration—from drafting the dispute resolution mechanism best suited to your circumstances through the arbitration hearing and post-arbitration enforcement to recognition of the award.

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Experience

Asian bank: Acting as counsel to investors in two related investment protection claims brought against an Asian State in respect of the unlawful nationalisation of a bank, and harassment through unjustified and ungrounded criminal proceedings. Obtained the first decision ever retaining jurisdiction in an investor-State claim under the Organisation of Islamic Conference investment treaty.
Canadian pharmaceutical company: Acting as counsel in an ICSID arbitration against a North American State regarding breaches of foreign investment protections contained in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Cypriot automotive holding company: Acting as counsel in an ICC arbitration regarding the implementation of a shareholders’ agreement designed to control a leading automotive logistics group.
Lithuanian power company: Acting as counsel in respect of an ICSID arbitration brought against an Eastern European State relating to the cancelled privatization of a centralized heating facility.
LNG producer: Representing a producer in several claims for price reviews under long-term liquified natural gas sale and purchase agreements for sales into Western Europe. This culminated in a series of separate London arbitrations under United Nations Commission on International Trade Law rules. One key issue in each arbitration was whether the significant change in oil prices over recent years could trigger a price review under the contract. Taken over the lifetime of the contracts, these price review issues will have an impact on our client's business in excess of US$1 billion.
Multinational energy company: Representing the claimant in its successful claim brought in arbitration proceedings under the International Chamber of Commerce Rules seated in Geneva. This dispute occurred following alleged breaches of operating agreements by our client's joint venture partner in regards to the development of an oil block offshore Nigeria. Our client sought and obtained specific performance of its partner’s obligations, and successfully defended a US$50 million counter-claim. In addition to matters of English law, the dispute also involved Nigerian law and practice, as well as complex technical issues relating to deep-water drilling and the economic potential of an offshore license area.
Russian energy company: Acting as counsel in a Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Arbitration against an Eastern European State for breach of a shareholders’ agreement and a share purchase agreement.
State in PCA: Acting as counsel to administered arbitration under public international law with neighboring State relating to river works.
Sudan National Petroleum Corporation (Sudapet): Representing in a major investment dispute against the government of Southern Sudan. The arbitration, which is before the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), concerns the government of South Sudan’s decision to expropriate Sudapet’s interests in various oil concessions following secession.

Recognition

Latin Lawyer 250 2024 recommends Dentons Chile as a leading firm

September 14, 2023

Chile: Dentons Chile has achieved the top position in the "Recommended" category in the 25th edition of the Latin Lawyer 250 ranking, based on the number of practices included in this version. For the first time, our labor team and partner Rodrigo Sanhueza have been included in the ranking.

Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023 rankings

May 29, 2023

We are delighted to be ranked in the prestigious Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023 rankings.

Dentons recognized as one of the world’s top 15 arbitration firms

March 31, 2023

Global Arbitration Review has ranked Dentons among the top 15 international arbitration law firms in the world in its annual GAR30 ranking, unveiled yesterday. Dentons’ International Arbitration Group has gained increasing recognition for its work, obtaining its highest-ever ranking yet at 11th place, and climbing 23 places from 2021 and 7 more from 2022.

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Insights

Arbitration Newsletter - September 2023

September 21, 2023

India: The September edition of our Arbitration newsletter, where we delve into significant judgments that have shaped the legal landscape under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (‘Act’). In this edition, we explore eight noteworthy cases that touch upon the interpretation and valuable insights of the relevant provisions of the Act. This edition further deals with the Mediation Act, 2023 which has recently received the assent of the President of India. The Mediation Act aims to reduce the burden of the Indian judiciary to become an effective means for alternative dispute resolution.

Can an arbitrator be compelled to give evidence in the context of an application to set aside the arbitral award?

August 17, 2023

Hong Kong: In the recent decision of Song Lihua v. Lee Chee Hon [2023] HKCFI 1954, the Court of First Instance declined the request by an applicant in set aside proceedings in Hong Kong to compel an arbitrator to provide evidence concerning the nature and extent of his participation in the underlying arbitration process.

International Arbitration Newsletter – Issue 5/2023

July 2023

Global: Welcome to the fifth edition of the International Arbitration newsletter, a quarterly review of the latest news and developments around the globe.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons expands litigation and construction capabilities in Edmonton with new partner Paul Ryzuk

October 2, 2023

Dentons Canada welcomes Paul Ryzuk to the Firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Construction and Infrastructure and PPP groups in Edmonton. Paul brings over two decades of combined legal and technical expertise, uniquely equipping him to provide clients with highly technical and tailored advice for complex construction and litigation matters.

Chambers Canada 2024 rankings demonstrate Dentons’ continued growth and depth of talent across all areas

September 28, 2023

We are pleased to share that Dentons has achieved a record number of rankings in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2024.

Dentons grows in Scotland with double partner hire

September 18, 2023

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has announced the hires of Philip Knight and Steph Innes as partners in Scotland.

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