A&O Shearman‘s integrated APAC arbitration practice works from Perth in collaboration with colleagues in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Japan and Singapore. Department head Mark Van Brakel specialises in international arbitration, with experience in major contract, joint venture, engineering and project disputes. Energy, mining and natural resources are key sector strengths for the team, including experience across the hydrocarbon value chain and growing expertise regarding LNG price reviews. Notably, arbitration practitioners in the team largely conduct their own advocacy. David Jenaway’s practice has an emphasis on oil and gas work. Senior associate Karina Travaglione is also noted.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The A&O disputes team is a very high-quality offering, with a good blend of experienced and intelligent partners and strong bench of associates. Capable of managing complex high-end disputes. ’
‘David Jenaway is a very smart and talented litigator with a very good client demeanour. Mark van Brakel is a very experienced and steady operator in this space.’
Key clients
- Watkins Holdings S.a.r.l.
- Watkins (Ned) B.V.