The arbitration practice at A&O Shearman is ‘experienced, thorough, responsive, and effective’, advising on disputes across energy, construction, insurance, and banking and finance, with investment treaty arbitration another key focus of the team. The team has extensive geographical reach, acting for leading blue-chip clients in disputes across the region. Head of the team Sheila Ahuja is ’hardworking, determined, and experienced in the field’, advising multinational corporations in both commercial and investor-state arbitrations. Christopher Mainwaring-Taylor is noted in the team, with expertise across energy, natural resources, power, and infrastructure-linked disputes.
Testimonials
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‘The arbitration team under Sheila Ahuja is experienced, thorough, responsive, and effective. They have ready access to the legal and administrative support of A&O worldwide.'
‘Sheila Ahuja is a model of all that one wants in lead counsel in commercial arbitration: she is an excellent lawyer, hard working, determined, and experienced in the field. She is a first-rate advocate and deals with witnesses and the tribunal with an assured touch. She has that all too rare ability to ally her determination with reasonableness. She wins the trust of the Tribunal - a priceless asset.'
Key clients
- BG Exploration and Production India Limited
- Reliance Industries Limited