International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 5
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Stephenson Harwood is experienced in handling arbitration arising in the aviation, shipping, commodities, energy and financial services industries. The firm houses international expertise, particularly in emerging markets such as Asia, the CIS and Africa. The team also has a strong practice in court proceedings for the enforcement or challenge of arbitral awards. It is adept at handling ad hoc arbitration and those under the rules of the leading arbitral bodies including the LCIA and ICC.
Work Highlights
- Stephenson Harwood advised an Asian joint venture on a construction dispute concerning a project in East Africa. The arbitration is seated in Paris under the ICC Rules.
Strengths
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“Their advice is practical and goes beyond mere legal. It covers the business operations as well as the formulation of strategy.”
“They have a strong bench and have multiple lawyers with deep local knowledge of important markets.”
"The team are not only very knowledgeable in terms of legal advice, but also very strong in understanding the nature of the business and providing valuable commercial insights."
“Their advice is practical and goes beyond mere legal. It covers the business operations as well as the formulation of strategy.”
“They have a strong bench and have multiple lawyers with deep local knowledge of important markets.”
"The team are not only very knowledgeable in terms of legal advice, but also very strong in understanding the nature of the business and providing valuable commercial insights."
Notable Practitioners
Kamal Shah is head of the firm's Africa and India groups. He receives strong praise for his expert handling of Africa-related disputes. His client base includes investors, companies and high net worth individuals, and he often acts in arbitration involving the infrastructure and hospitality sectors.
“Kamal is always responsive, seeks to understand the client's objectives well and works collaboratively to achieve them.”
“Kamal is a really great partner. He is a tireless advocate for his clients.”
Rovine Chandrasekera is global head of international arbitration at Stephenson Harwood. He splits his time between London and Dubai and is recognised for his expertise in the Middle East in general and in relation to Iraq specifically.
"He's a knowledgeable and commercial lawyer. He always strives hard for the best commercial outcome but at the same time fights hard when needed."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stephenson Harwood LLP
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