International Arbitration Support
Strategic guidance in high-stakes cross-border disputes
We assist private clients, trustees, lenders, and institutions involved in international arbitration proceedings across a range of sectors and jurisdictions. Our role is focused on pre-arbitral preparation, technical coordination, and post-award enforcement, with particular emphasis on disputes involving asset protection, cross-border enforcement, and fiduciary accountability.
Coordination with instructed counsel
Management of expert reports, witness statements and evidentiary bundles
Liaison with arbitral institutions and case secretariats (LCIA, ICC, SIAC, ICSID, UNCITRAL)
Interim and emergency relief
Applications for provisional measures (freezing orders, injunctions)
Coordination of ex parte disclosure requests
Enforcement of arbitral awards
UK recognition under the Arbitration Act 1996
Enforcement abroad under the New York Convention 1958
Asset tracing and post-award execution
Sector Experience
Financial services and fiduciary structures
Trust and asset-holding disputes
Commercial contracts and supply chain arbitrations
Investor-state disputes (ISDS) and treaty-based claims
Our Approach
We operate as specialist support advisors, working alongside counsel to ensure that our client’s position is preserved throughout. We handle sensitive disclosures, financial investigations, and international enforcement strategy in tandem with litigation funders, trustees, and technical experts.
📩 For arbitration-related matters, contact our cross-border resolution desk: arbitration@richardsallan.co.uk
Can a UK judgment be enforced in another jurisdiction?
Yes, in most cases a UK judgment can be enforced abroad, although the procedure varies depending on the destination jurisdiction. We advise on enforcement under the Brussels Recast Regulation (for EU-related claims pre-Brexit), the Lugano Convention, or through local procedures under common law or reciprocal enforcement treaties.
Can you assist in recovering assets located in offshore jurisdictions?
Absolutely. We have established working relationships with agents and legal counsel in offshore jurisdictions such as the British Virgin Islands, the Isle of Man, Cayman Islands and Malta. Asset tracing and enforcement strategies are adapted to local frameworks and banking secrecy considerations.
Do you act for debtors or only for creditors?
We act exclusively for creditor-side clients to avoid any conflict of interest. This includes private lenders, banks, trust companies, insolvency professionals and fiduciary officers.
Do I need a judgment before instructing recovery proceedings?
Not necessarily. In certain jurisdictions, it is possible to initiate pre-judgment remedies (e.g., freezing orders, disclosure applications) or negotiate settlements without formal litigation. We provide strategic pre-litigation advice and act on demand.
What if the debtor is a trust or a nominee entity?
We are experienced in unwinding layered structures involving trusts, nominees, and SPVs. We coordinate legal action to pierce asset protection vehicles and compel disclosure, often using court orders or local trustee obligations to obtain enforcement leverage.
Do you operate on a no-win, no-fee basis?
In select cases, yes. We may offer conditional fee arrangements or work alongside litigation funders, depending on case strength and asset traceability. Standard instructions are billed hourly or on a fixed-fee basis.
Reclaim What's Rightfully Yours
With Allan Richards Solicitors in London, navigate complex international asset recovery. Trust our expertise to safeguard and return your rightful assets efficiently and securely.