Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 3
Contact number
+852 2978 8000Chambers Review
A&O Shearman is well regarded for offering deep expertise in disputes arising from the energy and resources sector, including in the areas of oil and gas, power and nuclear energy. The team advises on investor-state arbitration, including matters relating to investment treaties and projects in relation to China's Belt and Road Initiative. It is experienced in representing a full range of private companies, SOEs and sovereign states, including high-profile US and European clients. The firm offers clients arbitration expertise from both its Hong Kong and Mainland China offices, while drawing on the strengths and resources of its regional and global offices to offer a truly international service. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
A&O Shearman maintains a leading reputation for India-related arbitration work, including commercial contracts and investment treaty cases. It leverages specialists across Hong Kong and Shanghai to offer comprehensive coverage for any Asia-Pacific arbitration. The team works seamlessly with its global network, expanding its footprint in assisting Indian companies with multi-jurisdictional disputes.
Jane Jiang and Melody Chan are key contacts of the practice.
Work Highlights
- The firm represented Huawei Technologies in an arbitration before ICSID against the Kingdom of Sweden, a dispute arising from Sweden's ban on Huawei's equipment from 5G infrastructure in Sweden.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have done exceptionally well in handling complex legal, factual and procedural issues."
"When a client raises concerns and suggestions, the team will respond and adjust in a timely manner."
"They are very supportive, available all the time and give good results."
"They know about China and the operation of the Chinese government and Chinese companies."
"They have done exceptionally well in handling complex legal, factual and procedural issues."
"When a client raises concerns and suggestions, the team will respond and adjust in a timely manner."
"They are very supportive, available all the time and give good results."
"They know about China and the operation of the Chinese government and Chinese companies."