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Litigation & Arbitration
Litigation & Arbitration
Commercial disputes and international arbitration, run by partners who prepare every claim as if it will be tried to verdict.
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+1 (212) 555 0148
Lead attorney
Daniel Mercer
Offices
New York · London
First consultation
Free, 45 minutes
Typical timeline
3 to 18 months
Overview
Disputes prepared for trial from the first week
We take disputes that matter to the business: contract and shareholder claims, emergency injunctions and international arbitration under ICC, LCIA and DIAC rules.
Every case is prepared for trial from the first week. That is what makes early settlement offers credible, and what wins when they are refused.
40
+
Commercial cases tried to verdict
$240
M
Recovered for clients since 2004
3
Arbitral institutions we appear before
What we handle
The matters we handle
Every matter is led by Daniel Mercer, who tries cases himself and stays on the file through appeal.
01
Commercial contract disputes
Breach, termination and payment claims between businesses.
02
International arbitration
ICC, LCIA and DIAC proceedings seated in New York, London and Dubai.
03
Injunctions and emergency relief
Orders that stop harm in days, not months.
04
Trademark and IP litigation
Infringement claims and defences for brands and creators.
05
Professional negligence
Claims against advisers, accountants and other professionals.
06
Enforcing judgments and awards
Turning a win on paper into money recovered.
How we work
A clear process, from first call to final order
You will always know what happens next, what it will cost and how long it is likely to take.
01
Week 1
Case assessment
A partner reviews the documents and tells you plainly where you stand and what it will cost.
02
Weeks 2–8
Build the record
We secure evidence, interview witnesses and file or answer the claim.
03
Months 3–12
Pressure and negotiation
Motions, discovery and settlement talks run in parallel.
04
As required
Trial or hearing
If the case does not settle, the same partner tries it.
Lead attorney · Litigation & Arbitration
Daniel Mercer
Senior Partner · Litigation & Arbitration
Every client deserves a lawyer who knows their file as well as they do. That is how we have run this firm for twenty years.
Admitted
New York, England & Wales
Education
Columbia Law School, J.D.
Contact
daniel.mercer@gravislaw.com
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Related case results
Recent outcomes in this practice
Names and identifying details are withheld. Each case is shared with the client’s consent.
Litigation & Arbitration
2024
Trademark infringement halted
$1.8M
settlement and permanent injunction
Litigation & Arbitration
2024
Software licence restructured
$2.6M
in recovered royalties for a SaaS founder
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Case details are shared with client consent.
FAQ
Before you write to us
What happens after I submit the form?
A partner reviews your request and replies within one business day to arrange a free 45-minute consultation.
Is my enquiry confidential?
What will the consultation cost?
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Sofia Reyes
Partner · Private Client & Family · New York
Talk it through with Sofia, in confidence.
Bring your questions and any documents you have. You will leave with a clear picture of your options, the likely timeline and what it will cost.
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