The dispute resolution practice group is ranked by Legal500, Chambers Global and Chambers Europe and recognized by sources as “very specialised and focused on the final goal”. The firm’s professionals act on the full range of disputes, including complex corporate and commercial issues, as well as IP, antitrust and bankruptcy proceedings, across a broad range of sectors.
The lawyers in our dispute resolution group match sophisticated legal expertise with wide-ranging industry knowledge to address client needs in industries such as life sciences, luxury, digital/media, telecommunications, tourism, fashion and manufacturing.
We are recognized for our ability to think outside the box, tackling the most challenging matters and exploring uncharted innovative solutions. This is particularly important in the context of disputes, where one must be able to balance with care and creativity the pros and cons of court litigation, arbitration and mediation.
This has enabled us to secure favorable court judgments or arbitral awards in more than 8 out of 10 cases. If we include settlements and mediation agreements, our clients have secured positive outcomes more than 9 out 10 times.
Portolano Cavallo actively promotes other forms of dispute resolution, such as arbitration and mediation, depending on clients’ needs, with a view toward finding the best form of dispute resolution for each particular client and their unique situation.
Our attorneys are members of the litigation and dispute resolution committees of professional associations such as the American Bar Association, International Bar Association, ICC and INTA. They participate as panelists at domestic and international conferences, and also regularly lecture in law school seminars and clinics.
Our litigation and alternative dispute resolution clients include: