Aavagard | Global dispute resolution law firm

We handle complex international disputes

We work on the highest-stakes disputes, across all industries and jurisdictions. Whether early case assessment, negotiation, mediation, international arbitration or complex commercial litigation, our approach is the same: fiercely intelligent, relentlessly efficient, and ruthlessly outcomes-driven. We focus on one thing and one thing only: resolution.

Early case assessment – Lawyers often ignore this, but there is great potential for settlement in the pre-action stage. We specialise in leveraging these creative strategies to resolve disputes and release clients to what they do best: focus on their business.

International arbitration – ICC, LCIA, HKIAC, DIFC, ICSID. You name it, we’ve done it. Our AI accelerates research, drafting, and strategy-building, helping teams respond faster and smarter in complex, multi-jurisdictional cases.

Litigation – From conducting an early case assessment to reaching a final resolution of the dispute, our first-class team harnesses AI to streamline the process, ensuring efficiency and meticulous accuracy at every stage.

Mediation – Our CEDR qualification allows us to deploy mediation strategies in every stage of a dispute to achieve a resolution.

Sectors we specialise in:

AI and tech

Because we develop AI, we understand it exceptionally well. Our deep expertise in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies makes us the go-to team for high-stakes disputes in this space. We cut through the complexity with clarity and precision. Clients trust us when the issues are novel, the stakes are high, and the outcomes set precedent. In a space where few truly understand the tech, Aavagard leads from the front.

Aeronautical and aerospace

We handle multi-jurisdictional, cross-border disputes at every altitude of the aeronautical and aerospace industries, from earth-bound flight simulators to aviation-related conflicts and satellite disputes. Whether it’s a grounded fleet or a satellite construction gone wrong, we bring legal precision, industry fluency, and mission-critical results.

Automotive

From EV battery supply chains to cross-border manufacturing fallouts, our lawyers lead in this innovation sector. As the industry pivots toward electrification, connectivity, and autonomy, we help clients navigate shareholding, joint venture and other commercial issues with technical fluency. We are experts at the need for speed and minimising reputational impact.

Banking and insurance

We bring heavyweight experience in banking and insurance disputes, having worked on headline cases including fallout from global financial crises. With no transactional finance practice, we’re conflict-free and able to act for or against major players in the sector. Our track record spans ICC and LCIA arbitrations, multi-billion cross-border cases, and High Court litigation. Clients include AXA, Forbes-listed individuals, and specialist investment banks. We bring clarity, strategy, and punch to every financial dispute we take on.

Beauty, consumer goods and luxury

Disputes in the beauty and luxury sector move fast and hit hard. From contract breaches and product recalls to cross-border battles and commercial fraud, we handle complex disputes with discretion, speed, and a deep understanding of brand-sensitive environments.

Civil and criminal fraud

Fraud sits at the centre of many complex cross-border disputes, often unlocking or jeopardising billions. We've worked on some of the biggest fraud-linked cases globally, and bring in the best forensic experts to assist us with crafting winning strategies, from white-collar crime to emerging asset classes, including crypto currencies.

Commodities

Commodities cases often involve a political context, multi-jurisdictional enforcement, and reputational risk. We’re known for our ability to cut through technical complexity and move decisively when billions are on the line.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is no longer optional: it's a frontline issue in modern disputes. We specialise in resolving disputes where cyber risks are central, drawing on deep sector knowledge and hands-on experience. Our team contributed to the award-winning ICCA-CPR NYC Bar Cybersecurity Protocol, recognised globally as a milestone in the field. With 85% of top firms concerned about cyber threats, we help clients and law firms alike navigate the legal, reputational, and operational fallout. We don’t just understand the risks. We know how to resolve them.

Disputes with a human rights and ESG element

Human rights and ESG issues are now central to how disputes are fought and won. We’ve supported landmark cases, including securing a multi-million settlement for the Kenyan Mau Mau in their claim against the UK for colonial-era abuses. Our work combines deep legal expertise with a strong ethical compass. This is law with impact.

Empowerment disputes with a gender, race or “me too” angle

We work on complex disputes that often touch on diversity, inclusion, and “me too” issues. These cases can be deeply personal; sometimes empowering those marginalised, other times defending those unfairly judged. At Aavagard, we believe justice must be inclusive. Each case is approached with care, integrity, and a sharp eye for fairness.

Enforcement

Enforcement is never just legal; it’s strategic. We partner with funders, asset tracers, and media experts to drive pressure and maximise recoveries. When stakes are high and resistance is strong, we know how to get results.

Environment and energy

Clean technology is central to building a sustainable future, and we’re proud to support this sector in resolving complex disputes. Many clean tech innovators face resource constraints. We help level the playing field by sourcing funding and crafting fast, effective legal strategies. Our experience spans shareholder battles, international supply chain disputes, sensitive arbitrations, cost recovery and other issues involving sovereign states across Europe, Africa, and Asia. When the stakes are high, we bring a trailblazing approach to protect the future.

Fund and private equity

How to resolve your dispute while protecting the value of your KPIs and exit? These disputes are fast-moving, sensitive, and can escalate quickly – especially when reputations or exits are on the line. We bring deep understanding of the underlying financial structures, and a calm, strategic approach to maximise value and mitigate fallout.

Media and entertainment

We have worked with high-profile media and entertainment clients on their most sensitive disputes. From sharpening contract terms for A-list talent to handling defamation issues, we navigate high-stakes situations with care and precision. Public figures trust us because we protect both their legal interests and their reputation. We cut through legal jargon to deliver clear strategies and steady results. Our clients know they’re in safe hands.

Partnerships, shareholders and unfair prejudice

We’re trusted with high-stakes partnership and shareholder disputes, often involving unfair prejudice claims, discrimination, and sensitive employment issues. These matters demand discretion, speed, and a strategy that hits hard, whether we’re leading the charge or defending against it. Our approach is holistic and impactful, earning us praise as a “tour de force – nuclear weapons grade.” Recent experience includes a multi-million euro shareholder arbitration under DIFC-LCIA rules. We know what’s at stake and how to win.

Pharma, biotech and life sciences

Life sciences and healthcare disputes are a core strength at Aavagard. Professor Hanna Roos leads our work in this space, building on over a decade of research at the University of Cambridge and her current academic role at the Mario Negri Institute, where she focuses on access to life-saving treatments. Free from transactional ties to pharma, we act independently across the sector. Our recent work spans forensic investigations, fraud litigation, data privacy, patent licensing, and commercialisation disputes. Whether it’s protecting innovation or securing access to treatment, we bring unmatched insight to every case.

Shipping

We navigate the full spectrum of shipping disputes, from cargo claims and charterparty breakdowns to shipbuilding delays and collisions. With global trade routes under pressure and regulatory scrutiny rising, we provide fast, strategic solutions when delays, disruption, or damage hit. In a sector where timing is everything, we deliver fast and precise results.

State disputes

We are global leaders in disputes involving states, spanning both public and private international law. Our team has acted on high-value expropriation claims such as Rasia’s case against Armenia. We’ve represented sovereign states like Ukraine and Kenya, often in politically sensitive and high-profile matters. From investment treaty structuring to complex energy disputes, our expertise is deep and our results are proven. Clients and experts alike call our team “formidable” in this high-stakes, demanding field.

Telecom

Connectivity underpins the modern world. When disputes arise, they demand specialist knowledge. We act in high-value, high-complexity disputes at the heart of the telecoms sector. Our experience spans infrastructure rollouts, political negotiations, roaming agreements, and commercial breakups between operators, vendors, and regulators. As the race to 5G, AI-driven networks, and data monetisation accelerates, so too do the disputes. We help clients resolve these matters with speed, discretion, and strategic edge.

Ultra-high-net-worth individuals

We advise ultra-high-net-worth individuals on their most personal and high-value disputes, often running into the billions. These cases demand swift, strategic action and calm leadership under pressure. We understand the emotional toll these disputes can take, and we focus on achieving outcomes that bring closure and restore peace of mind. Our clients return to us not because they enjoy disputes, but because they trust us to handle them with care, rigour and resolve. As one client put it, we are the “best, brightest, hardest working and most relentless” team.

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