Global Crisis management

Bringing cool heads to a crisis

Every company, no matter how well run, may one day face a crisis situation, for example as a result of hacking, theft or impairment of digital data, or accounting fraud. Arendt can provide our experience and expertise as lawyers in various specialist areas to manage the crisis, depending on its nature, and protect the interests of your company.

We advise our clients on any legal aspects that can help protect against or mitigate potential risks, including measures before the early warning signs of a crisis appear to avoid it happening. Our aim is to uphold the reputation of your company and/or brand, your products, and the trust of the businesses you deal with.

We can advise and assist you in dealing with various types of internal or external crisis, especially relating to:

  • Arbitration
  • Asset Tracing
  • Banking Litigation and Regulatory Action
  • Commercial and Corporate Litigation
  • Competition Litigation
  • Cybersecurity
  • Employment Disputes (Social Security Litigation, …)
  • EU Litigation
  • Investment Fund Litigation
  • Insolvency and Restructuring
  • IP, Communication & Technology disputes
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Private Wealth Disputes
  • Public and administrative law disputes
  • Real estate and construction disputes
  • Tax Litigation
  • White-collar, Financial and Corporate Crime

We can provide your organisation with prompt independent assistance during all phases of a deal or contract negotiation, starting from the preparation, implementation and execution of a negotiating strategy. We also help both public and private sector entities with decision-making on the strategic & economic side in complex disputes, claims and litigation by providing valuable financial, economic, competitive and industry insights.

If your organisation is dealing with a crisis situation such as a turnaround exercise or an issue relating to internal, external or partner relations, our experts can rapidly fill C-suite roles and serve in crisis management positions. Our deep and varied industry expertise, plus our local knowledge, give us agility, creativity and timeliness in our response to crisis situations.