Disputes are often high‑stakes, time‑critical and complex. They can threaten your business, your reputation and your position at a moment when clarity and judgement matter most. We help clients regain control and achieve outcomes that matter most.
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Dominic Offord | Partner, Head of International and Business Disputes
The team is hardworking and committed, they give their best to their clients and think imaginatively about solutions.
Legal 500 2026
Our International & Business Disputes specialism advises corporates, financial institutions, investors and senior decision-makers on complex, high-value and frequently multi-jurisdictional matters. Combining rigorous legal expertise with strategic insight and a commercial understanding of what is at stake, we help clients regain control, navigate uncertainty and achieve the outcomes that matter.
We advise on disputes that span jurisdictions, sectors and regulatory frameworks, including international commercial disputes, financial services matters, fraud and asset recovery, insolvency disputes and construction disputes.
Our work often involves multi-party and cross-border matters where legal, commercial and reputational considerations are closely intertwined. Our experience across a wide range of disputes allows us to focus quickly on the issues that matter and structure a strategy suited to the specific circumstances of each case.
Securing a compensation award of $43m on behalf of our client (an Antiguan Hotelier) following the compulsory acquisition of its property.
Acting for an asset manager defending a case in the commercial court on entitlement over performance fees and fee exemption benefits.
Advising a Nigerian oil and gas consortium against a Chinese state financial organisation in a claim for over $50m in Commercial Court.
Advising an iconic fashion brand on a private prosecution against a counterfeiting ring.
Acting for the claimant against a high-street retail bank for failing to take steps to prevent a phishing fraud.
Advising one of the largest online adult entertainment companies on a query raised by Ofcom regarding the company's eligibility to hold a broadcasting licence.
Advising in ICC, LCIA and Singapore International Arbitration Centre Arbitrations concerning energy contracts involving a state-owned entity in the Asian sub-continent.
Acting for multiple defendants in a multi-billion pound complex fraud claim involving the reclaim of withholding tax on shares.
Strategic resolution of complex disputes
We bring together clear strategy, commercial judgement and integrated expertise to help clients navigate disputes with confidence.
We take time to understand priorities and define a clear objective from the outset. Whether through litigation, arbitration or negotiated resolution, our focus is on achieving outcomes that protect business and reputation while aligning with long-term commercial priorities.
Our team combines multi-jurisdictional expertise with a trusted international network, allowing us to coordinate matters seamlessly.
