A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman‘s international arbitration practice is commended for its representation of multinational corporations, investors and sovereigns, frequently advising on all aspects of investment treaty arbitrations. The team handles complex, headline-grabbing, investor-state and commercial disputes, with expertise in construction, energy, financial, and technology disputes. Washington DC-based Patrick Pearsall leads the team, and has extensive experience representing clients in international disputes, and recently advised the Kingdom of Sweden on its first ever investment arbitration. In the same office, Christopher Ryan represents private and state clients before all major arbitral institutions, particularly those arising from construction and engineering projects, and is experienced at appearing in arbitration-related proceedings before US state and federal courts. David Ingle is skilled at handling matters in the energy and extractive sectors.