MC has significant knowledge and experience in the arbitration and mediation space and has a specialist team ready to assist on any kind of alternate dispute resolution issue – no matter how big.
These days, arbitration is increasingly popular with commercial clients as it can provide a more cost-effective procedure for the resolution of commercial disputes. In addition to cost and time efficiencies, arbitration also has the advantage of confidentiality. Mediation is also a sensible option to consider before disputes reach the courtroom.
MC litigators regularly appear in arbitration proceedings under the Arbitration Act 1996 and know its terms inside out. Our lawyers advise clients facing a wide range of commercial disputes and there are few subjects we have not seen. At any given time our lawyers can be found are acting on:
Arbitrations arising from leasing disputes
Whether a basic rent review arbitration or more complex arguments around the proper interpretation of leases, make-good arguments and issues around cancellation. Some of our key property clients include major corporate landlords and tenants such as Restaurant Brands Limited and the Farmers Trading Company Limited.
Government arbitration
We also act in the arbitration space for government departments in their capacity as the procurer of commercial services - and in relation to contracts between private entities and the Crown that require disputes to be resolved by arbitration.
Commercial arbitration
We have acted on arbitrations arising from a wide range of other commercial disputes including partnership disputes, sale and purchase agreement disputes and many other complex commercial arrangements.
International arbitration
In addition to domestic arbitrations our lawyers have substantial experience with international arbitration work. Many of our lawyers have top-end international arbitration experience having worked in major international practices within magic circle firms in London. Examples include:
- Representing a UK oil and gas company in a high profile LCIA international arbitration concerning claims for breach of international investment treaty law;
- Acting in a US$100 million ICC construction arbitration between a Turkish contractor and a Russian developer;
- Acting on a US$1 billion ICC arbitration concerning a warranty claim arising under a US$5.5 billion deal for the acquisition of a telecommunications group;
- Acting a US$180 million fraud claim in the UK Commercial Court, including an application for a stay under the Arbitration Act 1996 on the basis of an arbitration clause.
