International Commercial Litigation

We represent States, corporations and investors in high-stakes cross-border commercial disputes across multiple jurisdictions.

Turning complexity into strategic clarity

We represent sovereign entities, multinational corporations, financial institutions and private clients in high-stakes cross-border disputes, often involving parallel proceedings, conflicting jurisdictions or sensitive public interests.

Our litigation practice covers complex contractual and corporate disputes, insolvency-related matters, emergency relief and enforcement actions before national courts.

From the outset, we approach litigation as a strategic exercise. Each matter is assessed not only through a legal lens but also in light of its financial, reputational and geopolitical implications.

We design and execute litigation strategies that are disciplined, coordinated across jurisdictions and aligned with our clients’ broader objectives — whether defensive, offensive or settlement-driven.

Representing clients in complex disputes spanning multiple jurisdictions, with experience across both civil and common law systems. Close coordination with foreign counsel ensures strategic alignment and procedural consistency.

Representing claimants and defendants in high-stakes contractual and corporate disputes before national and international courts, including interim measures, liability claims and enforcement actions.

Providing strategic litigation advice from the outset, including assessment of legal exposure, procedural leverage and settlement dynamics to support decisive, outcome-focused positioning.

Representative matters

Sovereign State – ICC Arbitration Concerning International Art Exhibition (USD 120M)

Represented a Middle Eastern Ministry of Culture in a high-stakes contractual dispute concerning a travelling art exhibition. Claims brought by several European companies were dismissed by the arbitral tribunal under ICC rules. The firm successfully challenged the application of the “group of companies” doctrine and secured recognition of force majeure — a rare outcome in international commercial arbitration.

European Bank – Recovery of €100M Secured Loan in Insolvency Proceedings

Advised a leading European lender bank in the recovery of a €100 million loan granted to a hotel group undergoing insolvency proceedings. The firm successfully challenged the proposed safeguard plan, secured recognition of the bank’s claim before the Paris Commercial Court and obtained a €22 million court-ordered payment under a personal guarantee.

Sovereign State – Multi-Jurisdictional Debt Recovery Against Oil Group Parent Company

Represented an East African State in the enforcement of more than €100 million in environmental damages against the parent company of a major oil group. Following the debtor’s insolvency, the firm developed innovative cross-border litigation strategies to identify attachable assets and secure recovery across multiple jurisdictions.

Latin American Public Authority – Annulment Proceedings Concerning Major Infrastructure Arbitration (€480M+ at stake)

Representing a Latin American public authority in a series of annulment proceedings before the Paris Court of Appeals relating to arbitral awards issued in connection with a major toll road concession. The proceedings challenge the awards on the grounds of violation of international public policy, including corruption allegations arising from a large-scale international investigation. The matter involved five coordinated annulment actions and complex issues of arbitration, public policy and enforcement.

Our Strategic Edge

• Swift cross-border execution through a trusted global litigation network.
• Integrated case handling combining litigation, arbitration, compliance and investigation.
• Result-driven strategies shaped by legal precision and diplomatic insight.