International Arbitration: Highly Regarded
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 2
Contact number
+1 202 683 3800Chambers Review
A&O Shearman's international arbitration practice features a wealth of experience in complex treaty and commercial claims, under the full gamut of institutional rules. The firm acts for an enviable array of sovereign clients and multinational corporations, with a particularly strong reputation for its expertise in the technology and energy sectors. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy merged with Shearman & Sterling to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman acted for Luxshare in a fraud and breach of contract claim against ZF Automotive.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team was very coordinated, with an outstanding level of knowledge. They responded to the challenge of the job in a timely manner, always."
"If the job needs it, you can count on them. The complications of the project are taken as their own and they provide solutions and ideas. It is a great gesture of responsibility and commitment to the client."
"The team was very coordinated, with an outstanding level of knowledge. They responded to the challenge of the job in a timely manner, always."
"If the job needs it, you can count on them. The complications of the project are taken as their own and they provide solutions and ideas. It is a great gesture of responsibility and commitment to the client."
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Pearsall is particularly noted for his expertise in treaty arbitrations, in which he draws on impressive experience as Chief of Investment Arbitration in the US State Department. He also takes on commercial arbitrations.
"He's a very articulate guy and very knowledgeable in investment arbitration."