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For over a century, Alderton & Sterling has represented sovereign governments, global corporations, and ultra-high-net-worth families in the most consequential legal matters of the age.
Attorneys Worldwide
Cases Won or Settled Favourably
Countries — Active Mandates
Years of Combined Partnership
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Four integrated practice groups, each ranked Band 1 by Chambers & Partners globally. Our practitioners operate across 60 countries, drawing on a depth of expertise that comes only from a century of unbroken practice at the highest level.
Cases that shaped the law.
A selection of landmark matters in which our counsel established new precedent, protected sovereign interests, or delivered outcomes that redefined the boundaries of what is possible in international law.
The Berlin Infrastructure Accord
Advised three sovereign governments on the legal architecture underpinning a €34 billion cross-border energy infrastructure treaty — a matter of first impression before the European Court of Justice.
Global Tech Antitrust v. Solis Corp.
Led the defence in the largest antitrust proceeding in Singapore's history, establishing the evidentiary standard for algorithmic market dominance across APAC jurisdictions.
In re: Ashford Capital Restructuring
Orchestrated simultaneous Chapter 11 and English Administration proceedings for a $12 billion asset manager, preserving value for 60,000 investors across 14 countries.
Meridian Pharma v. Republic of Valdris
Represented claimant in an ICSID arbitration arising from unlawful expropriation of pharmaceutical manufacturing assets, a proceeding spanning seven years and four continents.
Counsel of singular
distinction.
Hover any portrait to read a partner biography. Our leadership team is drawn from the most senior ranks of the international Bar, government, and the judiciary.
Sir Alistair Sterling
Senior Partner
Elena Vance KC
Head of Global Litigation
Hiroshi Tanaka
Partner, Regulatory & Technology
Adjoa Asante
Partner, International Tax
Six cities. One standard.
Each office operates under the same protocols, the same quality of counsel, and the same commitment to client confidentiality — regardless of time zone.
London
Global Headquarters
Est. 1897
New York
Americas Practice Hub
Est. 1954
Singapore
Asia-Pacific Centre
Est. 1982
Zurich
Swiss Office
Est. 2003
Dubai
MENA Practice
Est. 2011
Paris
Continental Europe
Est. 1971
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Our intake team is available around the clock. All enquiries are treated with absolute confidentiality under our global attorney-client privilege policy.