Alex Bevan > Shearman & Sterling LLP > Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile
Shearman & Sterling LLP Offices
ETIHAD TOWERS, OFFICE TOWER 3
21ST FLOOR, CORNICHE ROAD, PO BOX 2948
ABU DHABI
United Arab Emirates
- Firm Profile
- Go to...
Alex Bevan
Work Department
International Arbitration
Position
Partner
Career
Alex Bevan is Shearman & Sterling’s Global International Arbitration Practice Group Leader and Head of the Abu Dhabi office. He also leads the firm’s Construction practice.
Alex specializes in complex international arbitration proceedings arising out of construction and development projects, investments, acquisitions and joint ventures. These disputes arise in a range of industries, in particular infrastructure, power, oil and gas and telecoms. He also regularly serves as Arbitrator in international arbitration proceedings.
Chambers Global notes that clients and peers have described Alex as “widely noted for his broad construction practice. He has regional experience of representing both contractors and developers in significant arbitrations, most notably in the energy and oil and gas industries. One client observed: ‘He is a tenacious advocate and the go-to guy for big-ticket disputes in the Middle East’”. He is also noted for having “extensive experience in international arbitrations, regularly representing major oil and gas clients”. Previous editions note that he is “extremely able” a “go-to guy for major international arbitrations”, and “a strategic thinker and a persuasive advocate” with “excellent relationship-building skills”. Chambers UK describes him as a “clinical cross-examiner” with “invaluable strategic thinking”. He has also been described as “outstanding – shrewd, hardworking and able”. Alex is recommended in The Legal 500 EMEA and The Legal 500 UK.
Alex Bevan is recognized as Global Elite Thought Leader in Who’s Who Legal – Construction 2022, which reports that he is “Simply one of the best in the industry” with a “huge amount of experience representing clients in the infrastructure, energy, and oil and gas sectors”. “He is intelligent and focused on successfully representing and positioning his construction industry clients”, “Alex has a huge amount of experience representing clients in the infrastructure, energy, and oil and gas sectors” and “He has an excellent reputation”. Who’s Who Legal – Arbitration 2022 recognizes him as a Global Leader, the publication notes that “He has built up one of the best international arbitration practices in the construction field” and “Alex is bright and tough and knows the industry”. Previous editions note that Alex Bevan “gets some of the biggest instructions and is experienced beyond his years in mega-project disputes”.
Languages
English and Spanish
Memberships
Admissions:
Solicitor, Supreme Court of England and Wales
Courts:
DIFC Courts, Part II Registered Practitioner (with full rights of audience)
Education
The College of Law, Chester, Legal Practice Course (Commendation)
The College of Law, Chester, Common Professional Examination (Commendation)
University of Southampton, B.A., Combined Honours Politics and Spanish/Latin American Studies (First Class)
Lawyer Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation
(Leading individuals)Shearman & Sterling LLP‘s team handles range of international arbitration matters, covering both commercial and investment treaty-related matters, though it has particular sector expertise in relation to energy, construction, mining, and telecoms disputes. Practice head Alex Bevan is well regarded for his international arbitration expertise. Also noted is David Hume, who was recently promoted to partner and has a broad commercial and construction disputes practice, with rights of audience before the DIFC and ADGM courts.
United Arab Emirates > Construction
Shearman & Sterling LLP handles a broad spectrum of disputes and projects mandates, with particular expertise in advising on government-related construction matters. It is particularly well regarded in the oil and gas industry, with the team regularly advising on international projects and arbitration in this area. Alex Bevan is the global head of international arbitration and construction at the firm. David Hume was recently promoted to partner, and is noted for his dispute resolution expertise. Dan Feldman left the firm.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading individuals United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation
- Construction United Arab Emirates
- Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation United Arab Emirates