Arbitration (International)
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On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman. A&O Shearman has a prominent international team which maintains a respected arbitration practice. The firm has arbitration teams located across the European and Asian continents, including notable offices in London and Hong Kong. The law firm offers:
• Experience acting for both claimants and respondents in investment treaty disputes.
• The ability to handle multi-jurisdictional commercial cases.
• Representation of key industry players in the energy sector, with significant expertise in disputes relating to gas price reviews and those arising under the Energy Charter Treaty.
• Advice on sovereign immunity, ECT claims, WTO matters and EU law.
Notable Practitioners
Alex Bevan is noted for his considerable expertise in commercial arbitrations relating to African and Middle Eastern jurisdictions. He is regularly instructed by international corporations in the construction energy and oil & gas sector.
"Alex is an exceptional lawyer."
Paris-based Jennifer Younan is highly regarded for representing clients in complex and sophisticated disputes. Her practice focuses on European-based arbitrations spanning a diverse range of issues including sanctions, expropriation of assets, and human rights.
"I am incredibly impressed with Jennifer - her attention to client service is among the best in the business. Her legal advice is creative and practical, and she is a pleasure to work with."
"Jennifer Younan is a strategic thinker with the wealth of experience representing clients in significant disputes."
Patrick Pearsall is an up-and-coming practitioner in public international law. With previous experience serving in the US State Department, Pearsall is well known for his in-depth expertise in PIL fields such as human rights, the law of immunities, investment treaty arbitration and war reparations.
"He is a terrific advocate and a real thought leader."