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Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations

As one of the world's leading disputes practices, Allen & Overy has vast experience of litigating, arbitrating, investigating and resolving corporate, employment, IP and commercial disputes across multiple jurisdictions.

In an increasingly volatile world, our understanding of the different legal and political landscapes in which our clients operate drives our approach to litigation and dispute resolution. We handle high-stakes, complex cases for some of the world’s most recognisable companies. 

With a global offering of over 40 offices across 31 countries, covering Europe, the U.S., the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, our strength in handling multi-jurisdictional cases sets us apart from our competitors – be that concurrent investigations in multiple markets, significant litigation, international arbitration, or pre-emptive advice on risk mitigation and compliance with ever-evolving regulation.  

We pursue all avenues of dispute resolution and advise clients on the method most appropriate to achieving their commercial objectives and the specifics of a matter. At the heart of our approach is a focus on resolving disputes quickly and effectively with as little disruption to business as possible.

Managing future disputes risks

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We analyse the readiness of business for the challenges that lie ahead.

News and insights

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Publications: 04 April 2024

Deconstructing Crypto Episode 10: SBF, AI-Washing and Major Case Developments

In episode 10 of Deconstructing Crypto, Todd Fishman and Gene Ingoglia review the sentencing of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, discuss the SEC’s settlement with two investment advisors over alleged…

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Publications: 08 February 2024

Podcast: 2024 Outlook on global ESG and sustainability regulatory developments

In this podcast, members from our global ESG and sustainability team discuss what lies ahead on the sustainability agenda and the key regulatory developments to watch in 2024.  

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News: 06 February 2024

World class cyber team joins Allen & Overy

Allen & Overy (A&O) has hired a five-strong global partner team of cybersecurity experts, based in the U.S., UK, and APAC. 

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Publications: 11 January 2024

Global trends in private M&A 2024

We have recently produced our annual client presentation on Global trends in private M&A. Our findings draw on an in-depth analysis of 1,850 private M&A deals that A&O has advised on globally, looking…

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