Practice area

International disputes and arbitration

When a dispute crosses national borders, jurisdiction, applicable law, evidence and enforcement should be managed as one coherent strategy.

Cross-border civil and commercial disputes

We represent clients in disputes where the parties, assets, contracts or evidence are connected with more than one country. We assess jurisdiction, applicable law, service of documents, evidence and the practical prospects of enforcing a future judgment.

Arbitration

We advise on arbitration agreements, referral of disputes to arbitration, representation in arbitral proceedings and court proceedings connected with arbitration. Strategy is shaped by the contract, seat of arbitration, applicable rules and the jurisdiction where an award may need to be enforced.

Multi-jurisdiction coordination

Where foreign-law expertise is required, we coordinate with lawyers, tax advisers and other professionals in the relevant jurisdiction while remaining the client’s coordinating point of contact in Lithuania.

Recognition and enforcement

Before proceedings begin, we consider where the counterparty’s assets are located and how a future court judgment or arbitral award may be recognised and enforced in Lithuania or abroad.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the parties’ agreements, the nature of the dispute, place of performance, domicile of the parties and applicable national, EU or international rules.
A valid arbitration agreement is generally required. Its scope, form and application to the specific dispute must be assessed individually.
Often yes, but the exact recognition and enforcement procedure depends on the country of origin and the applicable EU instruments or international treaties.
Not always. Where local counsel is required, we can coordinate their work so the matter is handled under one overall strategy.
The principal contact for this practice is attorney-at-law Edenas Leleiva. Information on this website is general and does not replace an individual assessment of a specific matter.
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