Mayer Brown International LLP is notably active in the construction, infrastructure and energy and natural resources sectors, along with emerging areas such as outer space and hydrogen-related disputes. Raid Abu-Manneh‘s track record encompasses ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC and LCIA arbitrations. Kwadwo Sarkodie’s experience spans Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and India and Luiz Aboim leads the Latin America arbitration practice in London. The practice also comprises financial services and energy disputes specialist Stephen Moi, and construction, engineering, technology and shipping expert Sam Prentki. Rachael O’Grady is ‘fantastic’, and ’future superstar of arbitration’ Jawad Ahmad was made partner in January 2024.
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‘Energetic and clever lawyers who will go the extra mile for their clients.’
‘Mayer Brown has demonstrated its expertise in handling complex, multi-jurisdictional, international arbitral litigation, and is able to navigate the complexities of multiple overlapping jurisdictions and legal systems to obtain highly favorable outcomes from tribunals.’
‘A diverse array of seasoned, experienced senior lawyers, all of whom enjoy deep subject-matter expertise.’
‘Fantastic team with real strength and depth of talent. Full of individuals who are well steeped in the law and practice of arbitration - both investment and commercial.’
‘Raid Abu-Manneh is a standout partner - capable, charming and highly intelligent.'
- ‘Rachael O’Grady is fantastic. Great on her feet and very clever.’
- ‘Stephen Moi and Jawad Ahmad are a strong duo, with sensible strategy and creative ideas where needed. They are a sure hand for running international arbitrations under the ICC and LCIA Rules.’
- ‘Jawad Ahmad is a future superstar of arbitration. He is very intelligent and combines a real academic love of arbitration with serious procedural capability.’
- ‘Rhys Morgan is a promising associate who is impressive, thorough, and has a good legal mind.’
Key clients
- Alghanim International General Trading & Contracting Company
- Klesch Group
- Nesma & Partners
- Petronas Petróleo Brasil
- Petro Rio Jaguar Petróleo
- Veolia Propreté
- Veolia Environnement
Work highlights
- Representing Petróleo Brasileiro in an ICC arbitration against the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) (under a concession contract), which challenges the ANP decision to unify the Tartaruga Verde and Tartaruga Mestiça Fields.
- Acting for Petro Rio Jaguar Petróleo in a London-seated ICC arbitration that was commenced by IBV Brasil Petróleo, in relation to a joint operating agreement for the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas.
- Representing Veolia Environment in a dispute against the Republic of Lithuania, concerning breaches of international law that negatively affected Veolia's investments in Lithuania’s district heating and electrical generation sectors.
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Jawad Ahmad
Rachael O'Grady
Practice head
Raid Abu-Manneh; Kwadwo Sarkodie; Rachael O’Grady
Other key lawyers
Luiz Aboim; Stephen Moi; Sam Prentki; Jawad Ahmad; Volodymyr Yaremko; Sang Joon Park; Jonathan Cohen; Line Chataud; Rhys Morgan; Marcelo Richter; Havin Jagtiani; Jagpreet Sandhu; Vadym Miller; Thais Stella; Alanood Sinjab