Offering a full service out of its Hong Kong office, A&O Shearman represents clients from a range sectors, including those active in the energy, construction, media, banking, and automotive industries. The firm boasts particular strength in investment treaty and international public law disputes and is well-versed in acting for states. The team is jointly led by construction and TMT specialist Melody Chan and Edward Taylor, who frequently advises state-owned entities on commercial and investment treaty disputes. Heidi Li is experienced in disputes concerning joint ventures, M&A, and shareholder issues under HKIAC, SIAX, and UNCITRAL rules. Fares Nowak is noted for his experience in ICC and HKIAC arbitrations.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Their team is exceptionally strong in terms of technical capabilities, and interact well with the client. They demonstrate strong commercial understanding of the client's objectives and priorities.'
- 'They are definitely one of the top firms in the market.’
- 'They have exceptionally strong technical capabilities.'
- 'Edward Taylor shows a strong understanding of quantum issues.’
‘The team has extensive international arbitration expertise and experience, proactively considers client needs, and provides clients with appropriate explanations and proposal options.’
‘A&OS continue to have a market leading arbitration practice in the Asia Pacific region post merger. The platform remains strong and provides some great work for this practice, particularly in the M&A space.'
Key clients
- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- People’s Republic of China
Work highlights
Advising Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. as a claimant on an arbitration under ICSID against the Kingdom of Sweden.
Advising the People’s Republic of China on an ICSID arbitration brought by German company Hela Schwarz GmbH.
Practice head
Melody Chan; Edward Taylor
Other key lawyers
Heidi Li; Fares Nowak