A&O Shearman
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A&O Shearman is a first port of call for investor state disputes. The team is very experienced in acting for international corporates and governments in investment treaty arbitrations, however the group is also instructed in disputes in the construction, TMT, insurance, intellectual property and banking sectors. Melody Chan has expertise in handling TMT, energy and financial services matters; she co-heads the practice with Edward Taylor, who has an excellent reputation for his expertise in investor state disputes. Other key names to note include Fares Nowak,who is well versed in advising on commercial and investment treaty arbitration cases, and Heidi Li, who acts on joint venture, M&A and shareholder disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘The team combines global outreach and experience with local practices. Their greatest strength in their international arbitration practice is their ability to apply those experiences in local contexts to reach a preferable outcome.’
‘Edward Taylor's disputes team is a global leader in the trade.’
Key clients
- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- People’s Republic of China
Work highlights
Acting for Huawei Technologies in arbitration before the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes brought against the Kingdom of Sweden.