What is World Law Alliance?

World Law Alliance is an Institutional platform where independent law firms co-practice across borders under one shared framework of excellence.

How many jurisdictions does WLA cover?

WLA has partner firms across 80+ jurisdictions worldwide, with one exclusive partner firm Per Practice.

How can my law firm join WLA?

Law firms can apply for WLA Partner Firm status through our Expression of Interest form. We designate one exclusive partner firm Per Practice.

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Arbitration Alliance · World Law Alliance

Resolve without
courts. Across
every border.

International arbitration has become the preferred mechanism for resolving cross-border commercial disputes. WLA Arbitration & Mediation Group provides coordinated specialist support for international and commercial arbitration, mediation, and expert determination across every major jurisdiction.

90+

Jurisdictions

ICC · LCIA · SIAC

All major seats

Coordinated strategy

Arbitration Intelligence

Active

ICC 2025 Rules

New expedited procedure provisions now in effect for lower-value claims

Active

Singapore Convention

Mediated settlement agreements — cross-border enforcement framework expanding

Trend

SIAC Caseload

Record year for SIAC — India and SE Asia disputes driving growth

Active

LCIA 2026

Updated rules effective January — digital hearing provisions strengthened

What this practice group handles

Every cross-border
dimension of arbitration & mediation.

WLA designates specialist practitioners across 90+ jurisdictions for this practice group. When your matter spans multiple territories, WLA Central Command coordinates the whole picture.

Who uses this practice group

Parties to international commercial contracts

Investors in cross-border joint ventures

States and investors in treaty disputes

Companies seeking cost-controlled resolution over litigation

International Commercial Arbitration

ICC, LCIA, SIAC, DIAC and ad hoc arbitration — WLA coordinates specialist arbitration counsel across every seat and governing law.

Investment Treaty Arbitration

ICSID and investment treaty claims — coordinated specialist support for states and investors in bilateral treaty disputes.

Mediation & Conciliation

International commercial mediation and conciliation — WLA coordinates specialist mediators and party counsel across jurisdictions.

Neutral Evaluation

WLA's Neutral Evaluation service — expert assessment of cross-border disputes before arbitration or litigation is commenced.

Enforcement of Awards

New York Convention enforcement of arbitral awards across jurisdictions — coordinated through WLA partner practitioners in each territory.

WLA partner firms in this practice

The firms that co-practice
in arbitration & mediation.

One exclusive partner firm Per Practice — each WLA-accredited, reviewed annually.

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More jurisdictions available

35+ jurisdictions still open for WLA designation in this practice.

Key practitioners

Arbitration &
Mediation specialists.
Every jurisdiction.

Every WLA co-practice matter in this practice is led by a named practitioner who personally holds the mandate alongside WLA partner firms in other jurisdictions.