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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.

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Publications: 20 April 2023

Decarbonisation disputes: the evolving frontier of climate-related risk

The Net Zero transition will not be smooth. The scale of the investment required, and the appetite and ability of countries to implement new policy – both now and in the years to come – will cause…

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Publications: 20 April 2023

Q&A: Managing risk in cutting-edge Net Zero projects

The shift to Net Zero will require the transition to cutting-edge technologies. In this environment, traditional contracting models – for example engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) – may…

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Publications: 20 April 2023

Q&A: Why shifts in energy transition policy are driving a new wave of disputes

Implementing laws and regulations to change society's centuries-long dependence on fossil fuels is a massive challenge. Here, we explore how energy policy is driving disputes.

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Publications: 20 April 2023

Q&A: How climate-related disclosures are driving a wave of greenwashing litigation

Claims alleging that companies have harmed their investors by making material misstatements concerning sustainability-related risks are on the rise. So what do businesses need to know?

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