Addleshaw Goddard‘s ’excellent team in the region’ acts on commercial litigation proceedings spanning debt recoveries, professional negligence and fraud claims. The firm also has a robust arbitration offering, often acting in the DIAC. Team head Lucas Pitts arrived from Bird & Bird in January 2025 and brings a broad international arbitration and litigation practice. He joins the ‘methodical and level headed’ Arun Visweswaran, who integrates experience as an engineer to represent clients in complex technology-related disputes. Richard Davies, who is experienced in disputes relating to all manner of development, construction and engineering projects, joined the team from Addleshaw Goddard in January 2026.
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Testimonials
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- ‘AG has represented us with respect to a variety of disputes, ranging from very high value/complexity to low value routine business disputes. They have an excellent team in the region and I would not hesitate in recommending them to others.’
- ‘Arun Visweswaran is methodical and level headed. We feel in safe hands.’
- ‘The individual with whom we have been associated is very knowledgeable and his guidance has been great to us while dealing with the other party.'
- ‘The Addleshaw Goddard team provided immediately actionable and comprehensive advice on a potential IP litigation matter. They considered both the local and international aspects of the claim, and guided us on who to proceed with the claiming party.’
- ‘Arun Visweswaran led the matter. He and his team provided actionable and comprehensive advice that drew on the firm's international expertise.’
- ‘Solution-oriented advice. Incredible speed of delivery and always willing to advise and act on the best interest of the client.'
Key clients
- Dabico Airport Solutions Inc
Lawyers
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Lucas Pitts; Arun Visweswaran
Other key lawyers
Richard Davies