Vanguard International Dispute Resolution – Expert Arbitration-Related Litigation Services

As a dispute may not end with the issuance of an award, Vanguard distinguishes itself by planning for a potential enforcement phase from day one. Holding a decades-long track record in attachment, annulment, enforcement, consolidation and revocation proceedings, the Vanguard team has a wealth of experience in pre-emptively protecting and effectively managing the clients’ interest in the enforcement process. In order to ensure that our clients prevail, we coordinate enforcement efforts in multiple jurisdictions around the world.

Representative Experience

Representing one of the largest Portuguese private investment groups in preliminary relief proceedings brought by a joint venture partner on the issue of the nomination of a board member in Portugal’s largest energy company
Representing an Asian State in annulment proceedings against African claimants aimed at the annulment of an investment treaty award following the discovery of fraud in the procurement of a concession in the satellite telecommunications sector
Representing a major gas producer in enforcement proceedings aimed at the recognition and enforcement of several SCC awards in the Netherlands
Representing a South African telecom company before Dutch courts in its action for infringement of its contractual pre-emption rights. The proceedings were part of a multi-jurisdictional dispute, involving UNCITRAL and LCIA arbitrations
Representing an Asian State in setting aside proceedings against a British energy company, leading to the annulment of an investment award following the discovery of tax fraud