Morrison Foerster‘s London group is experienced in the technology, energy, construction, infrastructure, telecoms, aviation, private equity, and real estate sectors. Global head of the firm’s international arbitration practice, Chiraag Shah, has ’unique experience of Africa-related disputes’; Richard Jerman acts in a range of arbitration proceedings; and Robin Bachmann acts in international arbitrations under ICC, LCIA and ICSID institutional rules. In late 2023, Ben Summerfield joined as London office litigation head from Reed Smith LLP, while Gemma Anderson departed the firm.
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‘Ability to give clear and robust advice in complex international arbitrations, supported by high-quality teams.’
‘A highly-regarded team of international arbitration practitioners.’
‘Delivers extremely pragmatic advice in constantly changing scenarios.’
‘Chiraag Shah - unique experience of Africa-related disputes. Impressive arbitration experience in big cases.’
‘Chiraag Shah is extremely knowledgeable, skilled and smooth in his approach to cases. Really stands out as an individual.’
‘Ben Summerfield stands out for his constant ability to adapt his advice and approach to continually-changing scenarios in arbitrations.’
‘Ben Summerfield has the ability to explain complex issues very clearly, and is not afraid to give his opinion when asked for it (and even when not!). He is good fun to work with, which is essential in long arbitrations.’
‘Robin Bachmann is an associate to watch. He is a capable drafter of arbitration pleadings, and is able to get to grips with large volumes of technical information in a short space of time.’
Key clients
- Fujitsu
Lawyers
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Practice head
Chiraag Shah
Other key lawyers
Richard Jerman; Robin Bachmann; Ben Summerfield