A&O Shearman

International Arbitration

Partner

Christopher has extensive experience in international arbitration and litigation, and has represented private and State clients in disputes before ICC, AAA, ICDR, JAMS, ICSID, UNCITRAL, LCIA, ad hoc arbitral tribunals, and U.S. state and federal courts.

His practice focuses on commercial and investment disputes in the construction, infrastructure, mining, oil & gas, and energy sectors. He has advised U.S. and other companies on issues of public and private international law, investment and trade policy, and strategies for mitigating the risks associated with foreign investment.

He also serves as a Lecturer at the University of Virginia School of Law and the George Washington School of Law, where he teaches a course on international investment arbitration and international commercial arbitration, respectively.