Practice Areas:
Commercial Litigation & Arbitration

Practice Overview

Sophisticated Counsel for Complex Business Disputes

Wolf Popper represents plaintiffs and defendants in commercial litigation and arbitration arising from significant business conflicts, contract matters, corporate governance issues, and unfair competition claims. We counsel companies, investors, executives, and other stakeholders in high-value disputes that carry operational, financial, and reputational consequences.

We handle domestic and international commercial disputes before state and federal courts across the United States, as well as in leading arbitration forums, including matters governed by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), American Arbitration Association (AAA), and UNCITRAL rules.

Business disputes touching on investor rights or market integrity may align with our securities litigation practice. Issues involving corporate governance, Board conduct, and executive decision-making often connect to our corporate transactional and derivative litigation practice.

Key Areas of Focus

Our Commercial Litigation & Arbitration practice encompasses:

• Complex breach of contract disputes and contract interpretation
• Business torts and unfair competition matters
• Partnership, LLC, founder, and shareholder conflicts
• Disputes arising from mergers, acquisitions, and shareholder transactions
• Multi-million and multi-billion-dollar commercial transactions
• Cross-border business and trade disputes
• Allegations of fraud, misrepresentation, or fiduciary misconduct
• Enforcement or defense of domestic and international arbitration awards
• Urgent applications for injunctions and interim relief

Corporate governance and fiduciary-related disputes frequently intersect with corporate transactional and derivative litigation.

Domestic & International Arbitration

Wolf Popper advises U.S. and global businesses in arbitration proceedings arising from commercial contracts, strategic joint ventures, licensing, distribution, finance, and supply chain relationships.

Our arbitration capabilities include:

• Advocacy under ICC, AAA, and UNCITRAL frameworks
• Drafting and interpretation of arbitration clauses and jurisdiction provisions
• Coordinating cross-border discovery, expert testimony, and foreign law considerations
• Strategic management of multi-jurisdictional disputes with foreign counsel
• Enforcement or challenge of arbitral awards in U.S. and international courts

Matters involving digital assets or emerging technologies may also align with our digital assets litigation practice.

Our Approach

Our practice is grounded in thoughtful analysis, discretion, and strategic execution. We tailor our approach to each client’s business priorities, stakeholder considerations, and risk tolerance. We emphasize:

• Early evaluation to identify optimal pathways to resolution
• Business-oriented strategies designed to mitigate disruption and protect enterprise value
• Skilled use of negotiation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) where appropriate
• Rigorous advocacy in court or arbitration when a formal outcome is necessary

We pursue efficient, commercially sound solutions while maintaining readiness for decisive litigation when circumstances require it.

Preventive Advisory & Risk Mitigation

The most effective dispute strategy often begins before litigation arises. Wolf Popper offers preventive guidance to help clients reduce legal exposure and strengthen their commercial positions.

Connect With Our Team

If you are facing a commercial litigation or arbitration matter, or would value strategic guidance on mitigating business risk, please contact us to discuss the situation and identify the most suitable approach for your objectives.