International disputes
At Browne Jacobson, our team of 100-plus dispute resolution professionals advise leading domestic and international organisations on the UK and Irish elements of international disputes and regulatory investigations.
Our team is also skilled at managing the progression and resolution of international disputes, and regulatory investigations in other common and civil law jurisdictions around the world.
We have built a global network of legal experts who work across 50 key jurisdictions – including the EU, USA, and other major markets. By leveraging our trusted partners’ regional specialisms, we ensure that clients’ worldwide interests are protected.
International dispute services
- Advise on the appropriate choice of forum, governing law and procedure.
- Act in jurisdiction-related challenges.
- Assist with the service of foreign proceedings and other official documents, on parties based in the UK and Ireland.
- Deal with applications for permission to serve parties based outside of the UK and Ireland.
- Assist with the collection of evidence for use in international proceedings, including court applications to recognise Hague Convention letters of request or letters rogatory
- Seek injunctive relief from domestic courts to facilitate the resolution of international proceedings.
- Act in domestic enforcement proceedings arising from foreign judgments.
- Act in domestic proceedings arising from international regulatory investigations.
- Act in international arbitration proceedings.
- Co-ordinate litigation strategy in multi-jurisdictional disputes.
Our approach to international disputes
We go beyond legal advice, taking the time to understand your organisation’s current and future needs. This insight helps us anticipate challenges, mitigate risks proactively, and deliver clear, pragmatic solutions for effective implementation.
International disputes can be complex, but at Browne Jacobson, we simplify the process, providing commercially focused advice you can rely on.
"In a market where legal firms can often seem indistinguishable, these individuals bring a unique blend of technical excellence, business acumen, and personal engagement that sets them head and shoulders above the rest."
International disputes experience
Blue Capital Markets Limited
Successfully challenging the jurisdiction of the Irish High Court to determine an intellectual property right infringement claim brought by easyGroup against our Cyprus based client.
Scania
Acting in follow-on private damages actions before the Irish High Court following decisions from the European Commission, European General Court and European Court of Justice.
Twin Hill Acquisition Co Inc
Acting as virtual General Counsel to the parent company of Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc to advise on litigation strategy and key risk issues arising from a suite of product liability claims in the US seeking up to $500m in damages due to allegedly defective uniforms manufactured by Twin Hill for 65,000 American Airlines employees.
US SIPA Trustee of Bernard L Madoff Investment Securities LLC and Bernard (Bernie) L Madoff
Advising US SIPA Trustee of Bernard L Madoff Investment Securities LLC and Bernard (Bernie) L Madoff in respect of UK, Irish, European and Commonwealth claims arising from the world’s largest fraud.
These claims raise multiple, formerly untested, areas of cross-border insolvency law, involving billions of dollars redemptions and fees paid prior to the collapse of Madoff’s infamous Ponzi scheme.
Testimonials
"Everyone at Browne Jacobson has a strong commercial understanding and can quickly learn the technicalities involved in any matter brought to them."
"In a market where legal firms can often seem indistinguishable, these individuals bring a unique blend of technical excellence, business acumen, and personal engagement that sets them head and shoulders above the rest."
"They have consistently demonstrated the ability to anticipate our needs, delivering results that go beyond standard legal advice to provide strategic insight into our business challenges. Unlike other firms that may offer a cookie-cutter approach, this team tailors their services to align with our specific objectives, creating a seamless partnership."
"What we've particularly valued is their proactive approach. They don’t just respond to our needs; they anticipate them. Their preemptive guidance on potential legal hurdles has saved us time and resources, allowing us to focus on our core business functions."
Key contacts
Darragh Killeen
Partner
David Henderson
Senior Associate
Ciarán Markey
Partner
Jonathan Tardif
Partner
Chloe Poskitt
Legal Director
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