A&O Shearman has particular expertise in energy-related disputes, for which practice co-head Anna Masser, who is regularly appointed as an arbitrator, is one of the key contacts. The team is also strongly visible in arbitration proceedings relating to construction, plant engineering and infrastructure projects. Practice co-head Jan Erik Windthorst primarily active assists with post-M&A as well as banking and finance disputes, while associate Alice Broichmann focuses on arbitration proceedings, post-M&A and purchase price adjustment disputes as well as arbitration expert proceedings.
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- 'The team at partner and counsel level consists of a unique combination of individual experts in their respective national fields of expertise who - and this is actually true - complement each other seamlessly and none of whom has any airs and graces despite their quality, which makes it very easy to deal with.'
- 'The team is supplemented by some real talents at associate level. The firm can draw on a very good network of its own offices or associated firms, which helps to be able to advise on remote jurisdictions at short notice in individual cases.'
- 'Anna Masser: experienced, solid practitioner who is able to adapt quickly to new situations and draws on her wealth of arbitration experience.'
Key clients
- Uniper SE
Work highlights
- Advice and representation of Uniper SE in proceedings against the Netherlands before the Cologne Higher Regional Court concerning the admissibility of an investment arbitration procedure initiated by Uniper SE under the ICSID Convention.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Alice Broichmann
Practice head
Anna Masser; Jan Erik Windthorst
Other key lawyers
Alice Broichmann