Litigation and Arbitration Practice Serves 2026 Business Disputes

In 2026, many cross-border disputes happen not because someone intends to breach a contract, but because the agreement becomes difficult — or even impossible — to perform after tariff changes, ESG obligations, or licensing restrictions start to apply. In this situation, a litigation and arbitration practice serves businesses that need to understand whether they are still legally required to perform under a contract that no longer works commercially due to:

• regulatory changes

• sustainability-linked obligations

• technology licensing limits

• or unauthorized use of proprietary IP

These disputes are increasingly resolved through international arbitration, especially where enforcement across jurisdictions is required under the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (1958).

Licensing and ESG Commitments Are Now Common Dispute Triggers

Many commercial agreements today include:

• patent licensing clauses

• sustainability-related performance warranties

• or technology transfer obligations

If these commitments are not met — for example, when licensed technology is used beyond its agreed scope — arbitration may follow.

Handling this usually involves:

• infringement risk analysis

• Freedom-to-Operate assessment

• or legal review of licensing and assignment clauses

AMR supports businesses in these situations by assisting with IP-related legal analysis, reviewing licensing agreements, and preparing documentation needed for arbitration claims or defence strategies.

Arbitration Awards Still Require Enforcement Strategy

Even after an arbitral award is issued, enforcement may still be challenged in disputes involving:

• trademark infringement

• patent misuse

• copyright violation

• industrial design imitation

• or domain name misuse

To address this, AMR provides litigation support in IP-related disputes, including infringement detection, evidence gathering, cease-and-desist action, and legal enforcement against unauthorized commercial use.

Investigation may also be required where counterfeit products or unauthorized licensing arrangements are involved — particularly in cross-border commercial settings.

If your business relies on cross-border licensing, sustainability-linked agreements, or proprietary technology arrangements, early legal review of enforceability may help reduce enforcement risk later. For arbitration-related procedural or cost considerations, consultation is available via Legal Assistance.

In today’s regulatory environment, a litigation and arbitration practice serves as a practical safeguard to help businesses manage disputes before they escalate into operational disruption.