International Arbitration
Cooley’s top international arbitration lawyers resolve cross-border disputes for global businesses and investors and provide strategic, business-driven solutions.
Why Cooley
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Proven international arbitration success in technology and life sciences
Cooley brings an extensive track record acting for leading innovators in complex international arbitrations across major global hubs – from New York to London – under both institutional and ad hoc frameworks. We frequently serve as lead counsel in high-profile representations and tackle cutting-edge issues in cross-border disputes.
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Comprehensive commercial arbitration capabilities
We handle high-stakes commercial matters, investment treaty disputes and investor-state claims under leading international and ad hoc rules, ensuring seamless navigation of cross-border proceedings in Europe, Asia and the Americas. We have unmatched knowledge of the leading arbitrators in investor-state disputes and public international law.
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Award enforcement across borders
Our team coordinates enforcement, confirmation and vacatur of arbitral awards in the US and coordinates teams in foreign jurisdictions, leveraging comprehensive knowledge of enforcement regimes in key markets worldwide.
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Strategic risk solutions
We guide clients on third-party funding and insurance coverage to optimize outcomes in complex disputes, drawing on decades of success in litigation, investment planning and treaty protection.
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Global presence, recognized excellence
With multilingual lawyers trained in civil and common law systems, Cooley delivers uniquely collaborative counsel from offices in the US, Europe and Asia. Several partners serve as arbitrators. We are consistently ranked as a leading international arbitration practice by Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, and Lexology Index.
Cooley provides excellent counsel on extremely complex matters. They’re very responsive to clients’ needs and even anticipate issues before they arise.
Recognition
BTI Consulting Group: Litigation Powerhouse (2026)
Chambers Global Guide: International Arbitration – Highly Regarded: USA – Band 1 (2026)
Chambers USA: International Arbitration – Highly Regarded (2017 – 2025)
The Legal 500 US: International Arbitration (2017 – 2025)
The Legal 500 UK: International Arbitration (2017 – 2025)
What Is International Arbitration?
Unpack the essentials of international arbitration – what it is, how it works and why it’s an effective solution for cross-border disputes.
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