Decisive and swift
In today’s global marketplace, disputes are growing in number and complexity. Businesses are facing intense competition and must manage the risks and challenges in doing business locally and internationally. Higher accountability standards and tighter regulatory scrutiny increase exposure and vulnerability. We are uniquely positioned to help you navigate these complexities with confidence, while achieving your strategic and commercial objectives.
At Baker & McKenzie, you have access to one of the largest and most recommended Dispute Resolution practices in the world. Our practice includes more than 650 locally qualified practitioners, including many lawyers recognized as leaders in dispute resolution. Chambers Global ranks our practice among the leaders in 20 countries — three times any other major firm. We are also recommended in 25 countries by PLC Which Lawyer and recognized as a “significant cross-border disputes player."
We assemble efficient teams to minimize the cost and time it takes to resolve your disputes. Our lawyers partner with you to identify and implement the most appropriate business solutions, either by pursuing or defending litigation, arbitration or other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, like mediation. We also work closely with other practice areas to develop compliance programs and perform risk assessments to help reduce your overall litigation exposure. Our experience in complex, high-stakes, multijurisdictional disputes and deep local roots mean we can deal effectively with the substantive issues and subtle nuances of managing your disputes wherever they arise.