Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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Provided by Fasken
We offer cost-effective services and sophisticated international arbitration expertise, backed by the bench-strength of our litigation group.
As contracts, trade agreements, international investment and government interests shift, disputes can threaten to put plans on hold and cause reputational damage.
Many businesses and governments now use negotiation, mediation, arbitration and other forms of ADR to resolve cross-border disputes and avoid risks associated with traditional transnational litigation (cost, reputational damage, time, etc.).
We’re qualified to act as counsel in proceedings before major arbitral institutions such as the ICC, ICSID, UNCITRAL, LCIA and AAA and CCAC. We handle all manner of disputes, including those involving NAFTA or bilateral investment treaties.
Private and public businesses as well as governments rely on our representation in commercial and investor-state disputes involving the construction, infrastructure, automotive, energy and mining sectors on almost every continent.
Chambers Review
Fasken has a strong and varied arbitration practice, with the firm regularly acting on a broad range of disputes. This includes acting in commercial and investor-state arbitrations for clients based in the Americas, Asia and Africa. The firm has particular expertise in mining disputes.
Work Highlights
- Fasken represented Panthera Resources PLC, a mining company, in its dispute against the Republic of India under the Australia-India BIT.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fasken have experience with dispute resolution and arbitration, knowledge of the process and an ability to present information in a professional manner."
"The team are very responsive to inquiries and managed the schedule around our needs."
"Given the truly national scope of its practice, the firm has access to practitioners with specialised knowledge in almost all areas of law."
"This team has been a leader in the Vancouver market for decades. It attracts great talent and trains stellar counsel."
"Fasken have experience with dispute resolution and arbitration, knowledge of the process and an ability to present information in a professional manner."
"The team are very responsive to inquiries and managed the schedule around our needs."
"Given the truly national scope of its practice, the firm has access to practitioners with specialised knowledge in almost all areas of law."
"This team has been a leader in the Vancouver market for decades. It attracts great talent and trains stellar counsel."
Notable Practitioners
Rahat Godil is based in Fasken's Toronto office. She regularly represents clients in both domestic and international arbitrations, and is well regarded for her handling of mining and shareholder disputes.
"Rahat has been helpful in guiding the company through what seems to be an ever-increasingly complex dispute."
"Rahat is very measured in her approach. She's extremely detail-oriented and she's extremely well rounded."
"Rahat Godil is excellent arbitration counsel and well known in arbitration circles."