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
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Years of Combined Partnership
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.
Our M&A practice advises on the most consequential cross-border transactions in the world — sovereign fund acquisitions, hostile takeover defenses, and transformative restructurings where billions and reputations are at stake.
Sovereign transactions across 60 jurisdictions.Sub-specialties
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.
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.
Led the defence in the largest antitrust proceeding in Singapore's history, establishing the evidentiary standard for algorithmic market dominance across APAC jurisdictions.
Orchestrated simultaneous Chapter 11 and English Administration proceedings for a $12 billion asset manager, preserving value for 60,000 investors across 14 countries.
Represented claimant in an ICSID arbitration arising from unlawful expropriation of pharmaceutical manufacturing assets, a proceeding spanning seven years and four continents.
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.
Senior Partner
Head of Global Litigation
Partner, Regulatory & Technology
Partner, International Tax
Each office operates under the same protocols, the same quality of counsel, and the same commitment to client confidentiality — regardless of time zone.
Global Headquarters
Est. 1897
Americas Practice Hub
Est. 1954
Asia-Pacific Centre
Est. 1982
Swiss Office
Est. 2003
MENA Practice
Est. 2011
Continental Europe
Est. 1971
Our intake team is available around the clock. All enquiries are treated with absolute confidentiality under our global attorney-client privilege policy.