With a fully integrated global team and a strong US core, A&O Shearman handles large-scale investor-state and complex commercial arbitrations, recognized for sovereign defense, high-value ICSID work and sophisticated cross-border enforcement strategy, particularly in construction, energy, financial services and tech. Leading the group is Christopher Ryan, based in Washington DC, who maintains a strong track record across arbitrations, from construction and natural resources arbitrations to complex post-M&A and IP-driven commercial disputes.
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Key clients
- Republic of Panama
- Republic of Peru
- OHL Internacional and Contrack (Cyprus) Ltd
- Republic of Korea
- Blackstone Technology Group
- Watkins
- Foxconn EV Technology, Inc.
- Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co., Ltd
- Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd
- HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA
- HSBC Holdings PLC
Work highlights
Representing OHL Internacional and Contrack (Cyprus) Ltd as Respondents in an ICC arbitration seated in London commenced by the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development.
Representing the Republic of Panama as a petitioner and counter-defendant in an action to enforce an ICSID Award brought against the award debtor oi the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Representing the Republic of Korea in an action brought in the United States to enforce a Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) arbitration award.
Practice head
Christopher Ryan