International Arbitration Centre launches: the City finally gets the world-class disputes space it has been waiting for

International Arbitration Centre launches: the City finally gets the world-class disputes space it has been waiting for

For years, seasoned practitioners have bemoaned the lack of top-notch arbitration facilities in London, casting an envious eye at the polished offerings in rival hubs like Singapore, even as the City has boomed as a global centre for dispute resolution. Now advisers sick of arguing about venues and decamping to hotels for major disputes are about to have their wishes granted with the launch last month of a world-class arbitration centre from Legalease.

Following more than two years of development – including extensive consultation with senior arbitrators to refine its bespoke design – the new International Arbitration Centre (IAC) covers four floors at 190 Fleet Street, right in the heart of London’s legal community. Continue reading “International Arbitration Centre launches: the City finally gets the world-class disputes space it has been waiting for”

Practice Area Spotlight: Dispute resolution – Strategic case management with legal acumen

Practice Area Spotlight: Dispute resolution – Strategic case management with legal acumen

State court litigation and private arbitration proceedings require practitioners to combine legal thoroughness and the management of evidence with strategic ingenuity. Understanding court processes, legal practice and tactical procedural advantages all add up to sound advice in contentious legal matters.

Dispute resolution in all its appearances enjoys a longstanding tradition at Prager Dreifuss. Our attorneys represent parties before local state courts as well as administrative authorities. Debt collection and bankruptcy matters are strong areas of our practice, in particular in disputes involving foreign parties. International arbitration has attained special significance in our firm, and a number of our attorneys are regularly appointed as arbitrators in institutional and ad hoc arbitration tribunals. Continue reading “Practice Area Spotlight: Dispute resolution – Strategic case management with legal acumen”

The International Arbitration Centre launches: The City finally gets the disputes space it’s been waiting for

The International Arbitration Centre launches: The City finally gets the disputes space it’s been waiting for

For years seasoned practitioners have bemoaned the lack of top-notch arbitration facilities in London, casting an envious eye at the polished offerings in rival hubs like Singapore, even as the City has boomed as a global centre for dispute resolution. Now advisers sick of arguing about venues and decamping to hotels for major disputes are about to have their wishes granted with the launch this week of a world-class arbitration centre from Legalease.

Following more than two years of development – including extensive consultation with senior arbitrators to refine its bespoke design – the new International Arbitration Centre (IAC) covers four floors at 190 Fleet Street, right in the heart of London’s legal community. Continue reading “The International Arbitration Centre launches: The City finally gets the disputes space it’s been waiting for”