Cross-border disputes require Comprehensive Cross-border Legal Expertise as well as Cultural Knowledge to read the signs in Negotiations

In the ever-increasing commercial globalisation, businesses not only face the prospect of cross-border disputes, during the course of which they must also tackle divergent jurisdictions and legal systems, regulatory variations and not infrequently a language barrier. 

Giambrone & Partners, recognising the crucial importance of both speed of action and a cohesive strategy to address contentious cross-border issues, has built a seamless service across our offices in Europe which provides multi-jurisdictional lawyer/advocates able to plead before the highest courts and who all speak a range of languages. We can deliver with a comprehensive array of multi-jurisdictional expertise under one roof. Our astute lawyers are dedicated to resolving complex cross-border litigation as efficiently as possible, wherever it arises internationally, to enable our clients to revert to their core business without the distraction and worry of a legal case over their heads.

The lawyers in Giambrone & Partners dispute resolution team always prefer negotiation to litigation and consider that their cultural knowledge of many countries is a key factor and assists in understanding how to negotiate with opposition parties.

Our lawyers commented: “Many businesses include a jurisdiction clause in their contracts naming England and Wales as the forum in which a dispute should be heard, as the London courts are widely perceived as fair and incorruptible. Ensuring that your contract includes a jurisdiction clause allows you to be fully prepared, including having access to first-class legal assistance when needed.” Our lawyers further remarked: “All too often, a business is on the back foot when a contentious issue arises and must find legal representation quickly. In some cases, they revert to their usual commercial law firm, which may not have the capacity in the relevant jurisdiction, resulting in a second law firm being instructed hastily. This can lead to difficulties, including language barriers, which may be detrimental to the outcome if the facts of the matter are not fully understood by all parties.”

For more information on assistance with a cross-border dispute or commercial matter please contact us at clientservices@giambronelaw.com or please click here.