International Commercial dispute
While global trade is constantly increasing, litigation resulting thereof must also be contemplated on a larger scale.
The globalization of economic relations can cause evidentiary issues, notably related to the gathering of evidence by foreign courts or production of evidence in foreign proceedings (discovery). In that context, blocking statutes help preserve the data and know-how of companies.
With companies increasingly tied in global trade, insolvency can cause issues internationally and across several jurisdictions.
Ultimately, the international decision, will have to be recognized in the forum where its enforcement is sought. Recognition and enforcement measures require navigating complex internal rules.
Your challenges
Operating in a complex international legal environment
Identifying the adequate tools and procedures for resolving disputes
Whether domestically or internationally, companies seek to avoid disputes and are keen to engage in amicable discussions or mediation. If a settlement is impossible, procedural strategy will depend on the existence of an arbitration agreement or on the designation of competent courts.
Handling and managing your litigation proceedings efficiently
Judicial and arbitral proceedings, in France or abroad, are each subject to specific rules. Parties therefore need to rely on counsel that can handle those proceedings in order to ensure efficient resolution of their disputes.
Enforcing or overturning international decisions
The decision or arbitral award is only a milestone. This decision must then be recognized in relevant courts and be enforced. However, if a decision is unfavourable, legal remedies, such as appeals or setting-aside procedures, can be contemplated.
Identifying and recovering your assets, or protecting them
The international decision, enforceable in France or abroad, forms the basis for enforcement and recovery of assets. Identifying those assets and putting in place enforcement measures require specific strategies and procedures. This is also the case for protecting your assets from enforcement.
Our way
Full assistance to protect your interests
Tailor-made support from the outset of the international dispute
Litigation is not limited to appearing before a court or an arbitrator. We work to find efficient solutions adapted to your needs, from the early stages of the dispute in order to obtain an amicable solution or via mediation when applicable. If negotiation fails, we set up the appropriate strategies for your dispute.
A skill set tailored to your needs
We work closely with our clients to define their litigation strategy. We also rely on our network of trusted partners (foreign attorneys and experts) in order to offer our clients, the best and most complete legal support. Finally, our team, trained in France and abroad, multilingual and composed of attorneys qualified in Paris and New York can provide international advice and assistance.
Effective protection of your documents, data and know how against foreign document production requests
Our expertise in transnational commercial litigation, extraterritoriality of foreign laws and blocking statutes ensures that you are effectively protected against foreign requests that may infringe your data and know-how.
Proactive advocacy to recover your assets, or protect them
International asset recovery requires tailored strategies and specific identification and enforcement measures. It is also necessary to have underlying judgments and awards recognized to have them enforced. We assist you in those proceedings, whether for the recovery of your assets or their protection.