Much has been made in recent times of the rise in alternative methods of dispute resolution, with the corresponding drop-off in cases going to the High Court prompting many law firms in the UK to re-evaluate the strategic direction of their contentious practices.
Top City firm and litigation powerhouse Herbert Smith recently launched a dedicated arbitration unit and followed that up with the hire of a brace of respected commercial QCs in a bid to bolster the share of advocacy the firm retains in house.
