A top tier International Commercial Arbitration team
LALIVE is a global leader in international commercial arbitration. We were founded over 50 years ago by pioneers who shaped the world of arbitration. The stellar recognition continues today with the firm described as ‘Arbitration Royalty’ in GAR 30’s definitive index of the world’s top arbitration experts.
A specialist firm for when the stakes are high
We are dispute specialists, focused on providing top-tier arbitration expertise to individuals, multinational corporations, and states, on their most complex and critical matters. We bring a peerless breadth and depth of experience in high-value, multi-jurisdictional arbitrations in the construction, infrastructure, energy, mining and pharmaceutical sectors.
International by nature
Our expertise spans borders and cultures, reflecting our clients’ needs. We handle proceedings across a broad range of jurisdictions and arbitration rules worldwide. In 2023 we acted in arbitrations with 49 different applicable laws and 26 arbitral seats in Europe, the US, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia. This diversity and international reach are key components of the firm’s DNA.
Stellar lawyers, on the ground with our clients
Our lawyers routinely act as both counsel and arbitrator in arbitral proceedings, ensuring that we bring a strategic and balanced view to every case. Many are recognised as leading figures in the field and hold key positions in international organisations and institutions.
Partners stay close to clients, leading teams which combine in-depth industry insight, advocacy excellence, and the original thinking required to get to the right outcome.