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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

Dentons Hong Kong Partner Robert Rhoda Named International Arbitration Lawyer of the Year at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2025

May 21, 2025

Dentons Hong Kong Partner Robert Rhoda has been named International Arbitration Lawyer of the Year at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2025. This prestigious recognition reflects Robert's exceptional work and leadership in handling complex international arbitration matters across the Asia-Pacific region. It also underscores the firm's ongoing commitment to delivering strategic, results-driven dispute resolution services to clients worldwide.

Dentons Hong Kong earns recognition in six categories in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025

May 8, 2025

Dentons Hong Kong has once again been recognised by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific for its outstanding performance in the dispute resolution and litigation space. In its 2025 edition, the Firm is ranked in six key categories, highlighting the depth and breadth of its litigation capabilities.

Dentons Hong Kong partners Richard Keady and Robert Rhoda shortlisted at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2025

April 22, 2025

Dentons Hong Kong partners Richard Keady and Robert Rhoda have been shortlisted for "International Lawyer of the Year" and "International Arbitration Lawyer of the Year", respectively, at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2025.

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Insights

BANI regulation in highlights: opportunities and challenges

May 21, 2025

Indonesia: This regulation marks a significant shift in how arbitration will be conducted in Indonesia and brings BANI closer to international standards.

24 years after the Arbitration Act: supreme court regulation advancing Indonesia’s Arbitration landscape

May 20, 2025

Indonesia: This new regulation refines key procedural and substantive aspects of arbitration practice in Indonesia.

Keeping up with “Keepwell Deeds”: Takeaways from the latest rulings of the Court of Final Appeal in Nuoxi Capital Limited (in Liquidation in the British Virgin Islands) and Others v. Peking University Founder Group Company Limited [2025] HKCFA 6

May 16, 2025

Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (CFA) recently delivered its judgment in a long-running dispute concerning a breach of "keepwell deeds" by Peking University Founder Group Company Limited (PUFG).

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News and Events

Upcoming events

Breakfast briefing – Who’s afraid of AI?

Milan, ItalyJune 10, 2025

Dentons is pleased to host a discussion on the use of artificial intelligence in the context of international arbitration.

Recent Press Releases

Dentons Hong Kong Partner Robert Rhoda Named International Arbitration Lawyer of the Year at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2025

May 21, 2025

Dentons Hong Kong earns recognition in six categories in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025

May 8, 2025

Dentons Hong Kong partners Richard Keady and Robert Rhoda shortlisted at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2025

April 22, 2025

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Arbitration

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Experience

Recognition

Dentons Hong Kong Partner Robert Rhoda Named International Arbitration Lawyer of the Year at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2025

Dentons Hong Kong earns recognition in six categories in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025

Dentons Hong Kong partners Richard Keady and Robert Rhoda shortlisted at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2025

Insights

BANI regulation in highlights: opportunities and challenges

24 years after the Arbitration Act: supreme court regulation advancing Indonesia’s Arbitration landscape

Keeping up with “Keepwell Deeds”: Takeaways from the latest rulings of the Court of Final Appeal in Nuoxi Capital Limited (in Liquidation in the British Virgin Islands) and Others v. Peking University Founder Group Company Limited [2025] HKCFA 6

News and Events

Upcoming events

Breakfast briefing – Who’s afraid of AI?

Recent Press Releases

Dentons Hong Kong Partner Robert Rhoda Named International Arbitration Lawyer of the Year at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2025

Dentons Hong Kong earns recognition in six categories in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025

Dentons Hong Kong partners Richard Keady and Robert Rhoda shortlisted at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2025

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