International arbitration offers a flexible means by which disputes can be resolved, either by a suitably qualified individual or a panel of arbitrators. The outcome will be an ‘award’ recognised and enforced as a court judgment in all major jurisdictions.
International Holland Park Chambers’ dispute resolution team has an impressive track record in relation to international arbitration, having acted for international companies both in the UK and abroad. We are also experienced in supporting overseas based clients and their legal advisers in conducting arbitration proceedings in London.

We have particular expertise in disputes in construction/engineering, commodities, IP, sports and trusts. Our pragmatic, partner-led approach in this technically complex area ensures that clients receive the advice they need to reach a resolution quickly and cost-effectively.

Often our clients are keen to preserve a commercial or personal relationship and/or avoid the adverse publicity that may accompany a dispute. In these circumstances we are able to work with you to avoid the courtroom and instead explore other practical and cost-effective avenues to resolve your dispute, including mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Our alternative dispute resolution barristers and associates can advise on appropriate choices available, from adjudicative options such as arbitration or expert determination, to non-adjudicative options such as mediation, early neutral evaluation (‘ENE’) or conciliation. We can offer advice as to when alternative dispute resolution may be appropriate or not, and what manner of alternative dispute resolution may best suit your particular circumstances.

Alternative dispute resolution has become an important alternative to litigation in recent years, with the judiciary and clients show a growing awareness of the potential advantages of alternative dispute resolution. Arbitration of course has a long and distinguished history as an alternative adjudicative procedure to litigation. Appointments of arbitrators can be made either under various institutional rules, or directly by private party appointment, and our members have experience under a variety of institutional rules.

Courts have demonstrated that they are increasingly willing to sanction parties who unreasonably fail to engage in alternative dispute resolution, while in the UK the key Jackson reforms concerning costs management and proportionality have emphasised alternative dispute resolution’s importance.