International Arbitration

Neutrality, enforceability, finality and privacy are the main reasons that arbitration is the preferred choice of multinationals and SMEs alike for the resolution of international disputes.

However, its highly complex nature demands highly skilled legal expertise and that’s exactly what we offer.

We have dealt with over 200 different types of international arbitration proceedings, ranging from cases against public administrations for investment-related matters, right the way through to virtually every type of contractual, corporate and commercial dispute that can arise between companies of different nationalities.

We assist clients directly in the countries they operate in and have handled international arbitrations in a range of languages (e.g. English, French, Spanish) under various rules (ICC, LCIA, ICSID, SCC, CRCICA, DIAC), national laws and legal systems, in Africa, America, Europe and the Far and Middle East.

However, the excellence of our international arbitration team is not just based on their ability to handle cases under the various arbitration rules, but also on their in-depth knowledge of the various legal systems and business sectors. In fact, they also boast unparalleled expertise in international construction contracts, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate law, telecommunications, energy, and the full spectrum of commercial contracts.

 

Here’s what sets us apart

  • The figures speak for themselves: we have handled over 200 international arbitrations (including 80 ICC and 15 ICSID cases), defending our clients under more than 50 different national laws
  • We have actively contributed to the development of international arbitration caselaw: a number of our innovative interpretations and constructions of law provisions were not only breakthroughs  but have also become precedents that are unanimously recognised and cited internationally
  • We are the only firm in Italy to have a dedicated international arbitration team of 20 professionals from different countries, who are authorised to practice in various jurisdictions and are internationally renowned both professionally and academically

Case Studies

Two more nails in the coffin of investment arbitration in the EU

Two recent decisions by the Court of Justice of the EU confirm the doctrine of incompatibility of investment arbitration with EU law and expand its scope to arbitral proceedings based on ad hoc arbitration agreements and multilateral treaties. Our

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The United States, Mexico and Canada Agreement (“USMCA”)

With the conclusion of the ratification process, the United States Mexico and Canada Agreement (USMCA) is set to enter into force on July 1, 2020.  The USMCA, replacing the NAFTA, will notably limit the scope of using arbitration to resolve investment disputes to those concerning violation of …

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Maritime disputes and arbitration during Covid-19: current trends and future prospects

Which is the impact of the COVID-19 emergency in international arbitration? Our Shipping & Transport Focus Team and International Arbitration Focus Team give an overview of the measures adopted by the arbitral institutions, including those specialized in maritime disputes, to facilitate …

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Latest from the US

Recent US cases regarding discovery and challenges of award deserve attention. Our International Arbitration Focus Team comments US decisions on: Discovery under Section 1782 admitted for commercial arbitration The extraterritorial reach of discovery under Section 17 …

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Ethiopia ratifies the 1958 New York Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

The worldwide-known New York Convention has been recently ratified also by Ethiopia. This is a significant step forward in Ethiopia’s path towards a more arbitration-friendly environment and a fundament tool which will strength international business in the country. With its basic and e …

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The ICSID Rules Amendment Proposals #3: a good chance to increase consensus?

On 16 August 2019, ICSID issued for the third time its proposals for amendment of its rules. The proposals aim to respond to the main challenges and criticism of the ICSID system in the last decades, such as those relating to transparency in the conduct and outcome of proceedings, disclosure …

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Insights

BonelliErede strengthens its ranks in London: Richard Samuel joins the international arbitration practice - 15 September 2023

BonelliErede has announced the addition of Richard Samuel to the firm’s London office. Samuel, who joins the international arbitration team from 3 Hare Court Chambers, is a barrister with almost 30 years’ experience, above all in arbitration proceedings. Besides extensive experience in the …

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BonelliErede expands its partnership: six new partners announced - 19 December 2022

On 17 December, BonelliErede’s partners’ meeting approved the promotion to partner of six of the firm’s managing associates: Livia Cocca, Francesco Casamassa, Gianpaolo Ciervo, Daniele Gambirasio, Giulio Mazzotti and Giovanni Minuto. Livia Cocca joined BonelliErede’s Milan office in 200 …

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BonelliErede: two new of counsel to boost the firm’s presence in Africa and the Middle East - 22 February 2021

BonelliErede welcomes Calvin Walker and Ezequiel Sanchez Herrera – who both boast outstanding international backgrounds. Calvin, former partner and global head of Baker McKenzie’s project finance dept (2009–2019) and partner at Allen & Overy (1998–2009), has over 25 years’ project …

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