England - London • Dispute resolution
Mayer Brown International LLP
Mayer Brown International LLP‘s London practice represents clients in commercial and corporate disputes concerning energy, infrastructure, and leisure. The group is also active in new areas such as outer space and hydrogen-related claims. Raid Abu-Manneh is 'competent, helpful and dedicated'; Mark Stefanini is London energy disputes leader; Miles Robinson track record includes ICC, LCIA and LMAA arbitrations; Kwadwo Sarkodie is a Sub-Saharan Africa specialist; and Luiz Aboim is 'a diligent disputes lawyer'. The group also features partners Rachael O’Grady, Stephen Moi and recently-elevated Sam Prentki, along with senior associates Volodymyr Yaremko, Jawad Ahmad, Jonathan Cohen and Sang Joon Park.
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Testimonials
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‘A resourceful and mature team.’
‘Raid Abu-Manneh heads a well-respected team.'
'Raid Abu-Manneh makes a very good impression. Competent, helpful and dedicated.'
'Raid Abu-Manneh is a good leader - he is low-key and a good strategist, with a very good understanding of business and the construction industry.'
‘Luiz Aboim is a sharp and diligent disputes lawyer, who deeply involves himself in matters. His advice goes beyond the dispute, focusing on the problem's solution as well as risk avoidance.’
'Stephen Moi is a clever partner with excellent judgement.'
'Jawad Ahmad is up and coming, and has deep arbitration knowledge.’
‘Unlike some other legal teams, Mayer Brown ensures significant junior involvement on fact-intensive tasks. This significantly reduces costs and enables more senior members of the team to get a head start on review and analysis work. This ensures clients get very high-quality advice from senior members of the team at a lower cost.'
Key clients
- Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- Petronas Petróleo Brasil
- Petro Rio Jaguar Petróleo
- Visor Engineering
- Veolia Propreté
- Veolia Environment
Work highlights
- Acted for Petróleo Brasileiro in an ICC arbitration against the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels, in relation to a concession contract.
- Acting for Petro Rio Jaguar Petróleo in an ICC arbitration, commenced by IBV Brasil Petróleo, in relation to a joint operating agreement entered into for the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas.
- Represented Visor Engineering and Gökhan Arasli in a high-value dispute against Turkmenistan.
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Leading individuals
Raid Abu-Manneh is global co-head of the International Arbitration group and a partner in the Construction & Engineering group. He focuses on complex cross border disputes particularly in emerging markets. Raid has extensive experience both domestically and internationally in advising various clients including banks, contractors, utilities and other clients in various industries including energy, rail and other infrastructure sectors. Raid has substantial experience of all forms of arbitrations, adjudications and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. He has acted on ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC and LCIA arbitrations and on matters before the High Court including in relation to the enforcement of International Arbitration awards.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Raid Abu-Manneh