Arbitration Solicitors

At Clarkslegal, our arbitration solicitors in the UK provide strategic, commercially focused advice on resolving complex disputes through arbitration.

We act for businesses, shareholders and organisations involved in high-value and multi-jurisdictional disputes, helping clients navigate arbitration proceedings efficiently while protecting their commercial interests.

Whether you are pursuing or defending a claim, our arbitration lawyers deliver clear, practical guidance at every stage.

Why choose arbitration?

Arbitration is a widely used method of dispute resolution, particularly suited to complex commercial matters. It offers a confidential and flexible process, allowing parties to choose their tribunal and avoid the formality of court proceedings. It also provides a neutral forum for disputes involving parties in different jurisdictions, with arbitral awards that are widely enforceable across multiple countries. In many cases, arbitration can offer a faster and more efficient route to resolution than litigation. Our arbitration lawyers will advise whether arbitration is the right approach for your dispute and guide you through each stage of the process.

Our arbitration expertise

We advise clients on all aspects of arbitration, acting for both claimants and respondents across a wide range of industries.
Our experience includes:

• Commercial and contractual disputes involving parties in different jurisdictions
• Shareholder and joint venture disputes
• Trade and supply chain disputes
• Professional negligence claims with cross-border elements
• Construction and infrastructure disputes

Our lawyers have been involved in arbitrations under various rules, including LCIA, ICC and UNCITRAL, as well as in ad hoc proceedings.

A practical and commercial approach

Our approach is focused on achieving commercially effective outcomes while managing risk, time and cost. We combine strategic insight with efficient case management, ensuring that your dispute is handled proactively at every stage.

Our arbitration solicitors focus on delivering practical solutions that protect your business and support your long-term goals.

Why choose Clarkslegal?

We are recognised for our expertise in complex commercial disputes and are known for our proactive, responsive approach focused on achieving the best outcomes for our clients. Our team provides clear, practical advice tailored to your business needs, alongside flexible fee structures with full transparency on costs.

We have a strong track record in high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes, including:

• Advising the UK subsidiary of a large Swedish manufacturer on an ICC Expedited Procedure arbitration concerning the negligent design and installation of an industrial biomass boiler (value c.$2m).
• Advising commercial agent (Italian national, resident in Malta) on arbitration of a multi-million pound claim under the Commercial Agents Regulations against UK subsidiary of a European multinational under Arbitration Act 1996, with seat of arbitration in London.
• Acting for a seller in an SPA earnout dispute under the Arbitration Act (value c£2m).
• Acting for a supplier in an LCIA Arbitration procedure concerning a damages claim for breach of an IT contract (value c£1.5m).
• Acting for a Statutory Undertaker in damages claim subject to arbitration under section 96(3) of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.
• Acting in a breach of contract and rectification dispute between telecom operators (Arbitration Act).
• Service Charge / Force Majeure dispute between commercial Landlord and Tenant (Arbitration Act).

Get in touch

If you are facing a dispute or would like advice on arbitration clauses or risk management, please get in touch with a member of our Litigation & Dispute team, who is here to help.