Appleton & Associates International Lawyers LP is a law firm with a razor-sharp focus on public international law and international trade law.

We offer custom, legal solutions with a focus on the resolution of international disputes under international law. Global Trade, Digital Commerce and Investment is a great way to build wealth and enhance global development.  Our lawyers assist with structuring new investments, restructuring existing investments and addressing potential or actual disputes.

We can help with international commercial, trade and international investment treaty issues. We also advise with international arbitration awards or dealing with local courts during an international arbitration.

We have extensive experience in the resolution of complex international business disputes involving business and governments in North America, South America and Europe. We represent both businesses and governments in international commercial, investment and trade matters.

We work to address international trade obligations under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreements, the USMCA, the CETA and many other international trade and investment treaties.

Established in 1994, we pioneered international arbitration claims under the NAFTA, winning landmark decisions for our clients. Since then, we have initiated many pioneering actions to ensure the promotion of the rule of law and to protect against unfair, arbitrary or discriminatory measures taken against foreigners and their investments.

You can rely on our knowledge of international dispute resolution, international trade and investment agreements.

Our Team conduct arbitrations under all major global arbitration rules, including the ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes), UNCITRAL (United Nations Commission on International Trade Law), AAA (American Arbitration Association), LCIA (London Court of International Arbitration) and ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) Rules and We provide advice and assistance in relation to the recognition and enforcement of international arbitration awards before domestic courts.