Reed Smith

Reed Smith's disputes practice is highly regarded in the market for its expertise in shareholder, joint venture, real estate, restructuring and insolvency, and post-M&A disputes, with particular distinction in international arbitration. The team stands out for its impressive track record in handling complex, high-value construction project disputes, regularly advising prominent public and private sector clients on significant regional matters. Antonia Birt and Waseem Khokhar co-lead the group, with the former recognised for her broad practice that includes litigation, arbitration, mediation and investigations, and the former well-reputed for his expertise in white collar crime disputes. James Willn focuses on claims in the insurance, energy and maritime spaces, while Michelle Nelson has a focused arbitration offering. Sachin Kerur is a further name for construction and infrastructure disputes.