International arbitration carries real costs: institutional fees, arbitrator compensation, legal fees, and expert work that adds up quickly. We help you take control of those economics through clear-eyed budgeting, sharp arguments on who pays, and access to funding tools that let you pursue or defend a strong claim without straining your balance sheet.
Estimating and Budgeting Costs
Knowing what a dispute is likely to cost is the foundation of any sensible strategy. We build cost estimates grounded in the complexity of your case, its probable duration, and the procedural choices on the table. With that picture, you can budget realistically, set settlement parameters, and make a deliberate decision about whether the claim is worth pursuing or the defense worth mounting.
Cost Allocation and Recovery
Most arbitral rules let the tribunal shift costs to the losing party, and how you handle that question can recover a meaningful share of your spend. We frame cost submissions to maximize recovery when you prevail and to limit your exposure when outcomes are mixed. We also advise on security for costs, both seeking it against an undercapitalized claimant and resisting it when an application is used as a pressure tactic.
Third-Party Funding Arrangements
Third-party funding can turn a meritorious but expensive claim into one you can actually bring. We help you evaluate funders, negotiate funding terms that keep enough of any recovery in your hands, and manage the disclosure obligations that many institutions and seats now impose. We also protect privilege and control over strategy so the funding arrangement supports your case rather than dictating it.