Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: Elite
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 3
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A&O Shearman's Singapore office provides well-regarded international arbitration counsel supported by an excellent regional network that helps it handle matters before courts in Singapore, Hong Kong and India. The team leads a range of commercial arbitrations and additionally supports the firm's Hong Kong office on major investment treaty and energy cases. The office is active across South and South-East Asia, especially in cases connected with India, Vietnam and Thailand. The Republic of Korea and BG Exploration India and Production are notable clients. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
The team in Singapore often handles India-related arbitration, led by Sheila Ahuja, including UNCITRAL, SIAC and ICC proceedings. The team represents clients in matters spanning various sectors, such as energy and construction.
Work Highlights
- The firm represented BG Exploration and Production India and Reliance Industries in a London-seated UNCITRAL arbitration against the Government of India, arising out of two production-sharing contracts linked to oil and gas fields off the west coast of India.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are responsive, quick and in-depth. We trust their advice."
"They have a capable set of lawyers who are very detail oriented and focused."
"The team are responsive, quick and in-depth. We trust their advice."
"They have a capable set of lawyers who are very detail oriented and focused."
Notable Practitioners
Sheila Ahuja has been involved in SIAC, UNCITRAL and ICC arbitrations for companies from a range of backgrounds, including private equity, energy, construction and manufacturing. Her foreign expertise includes matters linked to India and Malaysia.
"Sheila is a very skilful lawyer and manages complex legal issues with ease."
"She is simply great."
Emmanuel Jacomy in Singapore frequently represents private and state-owned clients in the energy and natural resources sector.
"He shows excellent legal expertise and good communication skills."
"Emmanuel is an excellent team leader with sophisticated skills to handle complex international arbitration."
"He is good at solving complex questions that involve complicated concerns."
Christopher Mainwaring-Taylor is an experienced construction and commercial arbitration lawyer in Singapore. He acts in matters emanating from energy, natural resources and infrastructure projects.
"He understands the industry and client demands. He always delivers excellent service as expected by the client."
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A&O Shearman
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