The phrase "despite controversies" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to express that something happened or was done despite opposition or challenges. For example: "The new law passed through Congress despite controversies surrounding it."
Lawmakers have honored others despite controversies that eventually clouded their legacies, said Republican Assemblyman Donald Wagner.
Moyles has always annoyed those who didn't listen to him, but despite controversies such as his pay dispute with BBC bosses, his audience has largely seem unphased.
But despite controversies ignited in the past by flamboyant structures, no one imagined that a house could truly be too big until plans for the Rennert house were divulged.
Out of a fantasy hatched 3,000 miles from Queens more than a decade ago, despite controversies that have overshadowed their talents, the unconventional Venus and Serena Williams transformed a far-fetched vision into a history-making event.
Despite controversies, the organisation is an increasingly significant voice in debates about school reform and privatisation, partly as a result of the lofty positions many of its former members now hold.
Despite controversies on our campus, Kean University remains in good standing with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and we have achieved great strides in improving how we measure student learning, an area we identified as needing improvement.
Johns finished eighth on American Idol in 2008 despite controversy.
Despite controversy over whether the sinking was a military necessity, Admiral Woodward remained unwavering.
Mr Dell'Utri, a Sicilian, remained close, despite controversy over his alleged links to Cosa Nostra.
Despite controversy over Facebook's policies on privacy and censorship, we've been liking and sharing for a decade now.
Also returning from London is Muhammad, who won bronze in 2012 despite controversy over his selection ahead of Aaron Cook.
