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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Clients benefit from A&O Shearman's extensive office network across Europe, including London, Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris. The firm garners praise for handling international arbitrations seated in key jurisdictions across Europe under various national and international rules. A&O Shearman's teams are particularly active in high-profile ECT and BIT cases, showcasing the firm's capacity to coordinate complex investor-state mandates between its offices. Its clientele includes sovereign states in Africa, Asia and the Middle East as well as private equity funds and energy giants. The firm boasts expertise across the energy, banking and finance, and construction sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman defended the Kingdom of Cambodia in an ICSID investment treaty arbitration against two Chinese nationals alleging a breach of substantive protections under the ASEAN-China Agreement. The matter is valued at USD250 million.

Strengths

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A&O Shearman are excellent. The lawyers are hugely business-oriented and accessible.

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A&O Shearman is really quick to grasp the commercial realities of the situation and to advise on appropriate strategies.

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We really gave A&O Shearman a challenge as there was so much at stake for us, and their team really performed across all areas and levels. It was really impressive.

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The teamwork was wonderful. Their service was excellent, and their feedback was fast and efficient.

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I am very impressed with their skill and ability. They have a very sophisticated team-working system and can achieve the best outcomes.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jennifer Younan
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Jennifer Younan
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Band 4

Paris-based Jennifer Younan is experienced in handling commercial and investor-state arbitrations across various rules, including those of the ICC, LCIA and SCC, whereby she acts for states as well as corporates.

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Marie Stoyanov
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Marie Stoyanov
4
Band 4

Paris-based Marie Stoyanov is regularly mandated by sovereign states for her expertise in ICSID proceedings as well as ECT and BIT claims. She also represents prominent corporates in ICC arbitrations.

Marie can hold her own. She is a fighter, a wonderful thinker and a brilliant advocate.

Marie Stoyanov is an excellent advocate – thorough, knowledgeable and capable of dealing with different aspects of the case.

 Marie is a wonderful advocate as she cares for the case and demonstrates dedication and sophistication in her advocacy.

Marie is well-respected, and she has always been fair and open-minded.

Marie is the full package: super hard-working and perfectly bilingual.

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Jennifer Younan
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Jennifer Younan
4
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Marie Stoyanov
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Marie Stoyanov
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Band 4
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