Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Africa-wide
Band 3
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(020) 7329 4422Chambers Review
Stephenson Harwood is home to a highly respected Africa group with a diverse international disputes practice managed by teams in London and Paris. It commands respect for its involvement across the region, with particular plaudits for its experience in East Africa, as well as Nigeria. The team regularly acts for government entities in addition to energy and banking clients.
Work Highlights
- Stephenson Harwood represented Mauritian businessman Thierry Lagesse in a Privy Council appeal concerning various fraud charges.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is a very active and vibrant team that undertakes assignments with lots of energy and drive. The team shows a lot of intellect and experience."
"Stephenson Harwood has a strong international arbitration team, including in relation to African disputes."
"It is a very active and vibrant team that undertakes assignments with lots of energy and drive. The team shows a lot of intellect and experience."
"Stephenson Harwood has a strong international arbitration team, including in relation to African disputes."
Notable Practitioners
London-based Kamal Shah is head of Stephenson Harwood's Africa group and enjoys a stellar reputation for his diverse dispute resolution practice. He regularly handles high-stakes litigation and arbitration cases on behalf of clients in the energy, banking and petrochemicals sectors.
"Kamal brings a level of calmness and assurance to the work he does, giving valuable and insightful tips and guidance. He is willing to go above and beyond to create value for his client, with a focus on long-term mutually beneficial relationships that makes one comfortable to work with him and his team."
"Kamal is one of the best lawyers. He is extremely experienced and knows the continent like the back of his hand."
Up-and-coming partner Jide Adesokan is commended for his experience handling disputes in Africa, with an especially strong track record in Nigeria. His diverse clientele includes banks as well as oil and gas companies. He is based in London.
"Jide is experienced and good at what he does. He works well within the team structure, delivering value to his clients. He maintains a warm and cordial relationship with them, seeking to always add value and be of support."
"He is extremely hard-working and has a strong sense of how to deal with both the case itself and its wider business context."