With offices in Sydney and Perth, multinational law firm A&O Shearman specialises in domestic and international commercial disputes, with sector strengths in the energy, mining and natural resources sector. Mark Van Brakel leads the dispute resolution team and acts in superior court litigation in a range of disputes, including engineering and project-related cases, as well as corporate, director and shareholder disputes. Michael Shepherd represents domestic and international clients in commercial litigation and contentious regulatory matters, and David Jenaway has a focus on litigation in the oil and gas sector. Heather Sandell is noted for her specialism in insolvency litigation, including acting for various stakeholders, as well as insolvency practitioners and unsecured creditors.
Testimonials
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‘They are market-leading in Perth.’
‘David Jenaway - A master of litigation warfare. Karina Travaglione - Outstanding and never say die. Mark van Brakel - The standout for bet the company litigation.’
Key clients
- Mount Marion Lithium Pty Ltd
- Fortescue Limited