Practice Areas:
International Litigation & Arbitration

Practice Overview

Navigating Cross-Border Disputes in a Global Marketplace

In an increasingly interconnected business environment, legal disputes often involve foreign parties, foreign laws, and proceedings before courts or arbitral bodies in multiple jurisdictions. These matters present complex procedural, strategic, and enforcement considerations. Wolf Popper’s International Litigation & Arbitration practice helps clients navigate these challenges by developing effective multijurisdictional strategies, mitigating risk, and advancing clients’ interests across borders.

Our work spans international commercial disputes, foreign judgment enforcement, cross-border litigation in U.S. courts, discovery in aid of foreign proceedings, and international arbitration. When global matters intersect with corporate governance or investor claims, our team’s experience in securities litigation, commercial litigation & arbitration, and corporate transactional & derivative litigation further strengthens our ability to address complex cross-border issues.

Leadership & Global Credentials

Wolf Popper’s attorneys and professionals bring extensive international experience to cross-border disputes. Members of the team are admitted to practice in the United States as well as Spain and Nigeria, and speak multiple languages, including Spanish, French, Albanian, Polish, Haitian-Creole, and Hebrew.

The Firm’s senior partners have been recognized internationally for their work in securities and class action matters and have lectured and published globally on international arbitration, both treaty and commercial. Two senior partners serve as Council Members of the Inter-American Bar Association (IABA), with one having previously served as its President. In addition, one senior partner has taught law school courses on international commercial arbitration and international business and economic law.

Key Issues We Handle

Wolf Popper’s International Litigation & Arbitration practice includes:

• International commercial arbitration under major institutional rules (e.g., ICC, UNCITRAL)
• Investment treaty arbitration and disputes involving foreign sovereigns
• Cross-border litigation in U.S. courts involving international parties
• Conflicts of law and multijurisdictional strategy
• § 1782 discovery applications for use in foreign proceedings
• Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in the United States
• International environmental matters, which may also intersect with environmental litigation
• Coordination of service of process abroad and cross-border procedural issues

Wolf Popper also maintains working relationships with third-party litigation funders who support international and cross-border litigation in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, providing clients with access to alternative financing options for global disputes.

International Experience & Strategic Affiliations

Wolf Popper has represented clients in international arbitrations and litigation across Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia, Latin America, the Middle East, Russia, China, and Central America. We have appeared in U.S. courts on behalf of a wide range of non-U.S. clients and have coordinated multijurisdictional litigation strategies involving parallel foreign and domestic proceedings.

The firm maintains affiliations with respected law firms across Latin America, including:

• Ramos, Chue y Asociados (Panama City, Panama)
• Justicia Collectiva (Mexico City, Mexico)
• Bustamante & Bustamante (Ecuador)
• C&R Law (Colombia)
• Russin Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti (Dominican Republic)
• Esquivel & Asociados (Costa Rica)

These relationships strengthen our ability to execute coordinated strategies in cross-border disputes and provide clients with on-the-ground support across key jurisdictions.

Why International Litigation & Arbitration Matters

International disputes require a nuanced understanding of applicable laws, treaty frameworks, choice-of-law issues, and enforcement mechanisms. Effective representation often demands coordination across multiple jurisdictions, cultural and language fluency, and familiarity with tribunal expectations and procedural differences.

Our multidisciplinary background enables Wolf Popper to evaluate jurisdictional strategy, assess enforcement prospects, coordinate discovery across borders, and pursue efficient paths to resolution in complex and high-stakes global disputes.

Our Approach

We provide comprehensive guidance throughout the lifecycle of international litigation or arbitration, from pre-dispute strategy through enforcement of judgments or awards. Our approach includes:

• Early assessment of jurisdictional, procedural, and enforcement considerations
• Strategic selection of an arbitral forum or litigation venue
• Collaboration with foreign counsel when coordination across jurisdictions is necessary
• Pursuit of discovery in the U.S. under 28 U.S.C. § 1782 to support foreign proceedings
• Focus on business-aligned outcomes to mitigate risk and preserve client objectives

Our goal is to provide clarity and strategic direction in complex international disputes while advancing clients’ interests efficiently and effectively.

Advisory Support for Cross-Border Matters

Beyond active disputes, Wolf Popper assists clients in evaluating cross-border risks, including potential exposure related to international transactions, investments, and commercial relationships. We advise on proactive measures to minimize litigation risk and strengthen positioning should disputes arise.

Connect With Our Team

If you are facing an international litigation or arbitration matter—or would value strategic guidance on navigating cross-border disputes, contact us to assess your situation and determine the most effective path forward.