International arbitration

End-to-end arbitration support

Freshfields is a recognized leader in the field, conducting arbitrations worldwide – whatever the governing law, seat, rules, language or subject matter of the dispute.

With over 200 arbitration specialists, our involvement is multifaceted. We advise clients at all stages of the dispute, from initial pre-contentious strategic advice to arbitration and post-award proceedings, including annulment proceedings before domestic courts and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) annulment panels.

Innovative advice and strategies

We have decades of experience offering innovative advice and strategies so our clients can succeed in the most challenging disputes around the world. Our global team of 2,800 legal professionals offers multidisciplinary expertise to address today’s most complex cross-border disputes.

Thought leadership and innovation

In addition to representing clients in their most important matters across industries and jurisdictions, we are thought leaders in new and emerging areas. For example, our lawyers are actively involved in the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations, an initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of the arbitration community. We also play a significant role in the development of the Pledge for Equal Representation in Arbitration and the Pledge for Equal Representation of Expert Witnesses.