A&O Shearman has a particular strength in navigating complex investment treaty arbitration. The team also regularly advises on disputes across a variety of sectors such as energy, construction, telecoms, and banking and finance. The practice is co-led by Sheila Ahuja and Emmanuel Jacomy. Ahuja caters to a diverse client base, which includes global energy companies, private equity funds, sovereign states, and large corporations. Described as ‘a superstar in the making’, Jae Hee Suh is another core member of the team, who regularly advises on matters involving South Korea.
Testimonials
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- 'Jae Hee Suh is a very strong case manager; she is strategic, organised and hardworking.'
- 'They are very responsive and efficient while coming up with satisfactory results. I know that A&O puts lots of efforts in training their associates and counsels.'
Key clients
- BG Exploration and Production India Limited
- Reliance Industries Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Shell and Reliance Industries Ltd on multi-phased arbitration proceedings commenced under the UNCITRAL Rules against the Government of India relating to disputes exceeding USD 5 billion arising out of two production sharing contracts.
- Advised the government of Korea in relation to a USD1 billion investment treaty claim by a Malaysian property developer.