Praised as ‘one of the best practices in the Middle East’, A&O Shearman handles a broad spectrum of disputes for governments, multinationals, and regional players, excelling in cross-border litigation and international arbitration. Arbitration specialist and team head Yacine Francis is lauded for his ‘ability to provide commercial solutions to legal issues’ and is active across multiple sectors. Kirsten O’Connell is a key contact for construction and infrastructure disputes, while David Hume, who has a similar focus, has been recently engaged in oil and gas matters. Arash Koozehkanani continues to represent clients in complex banking and finance cases. David Odejayi brings expertise in shareholder and contractual breach disputes.
Testimonials
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‘A&O Sherman has a solid dispute resolution team that understand the business and look at your issue holistically rather than just in silos.’
‘Yacine Francis is an excellent lawyer with the ability to provide commercial solutions to legal issues.’