A&O Shearman, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms) - China

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is well regarded for offering deep expertise in disputes arising from the energy and resources sector, including in the areas of oil and gas, power and nuclear energy. The team advises on investor-state arbitration, including matters relating to investment treaties and projects in relation to China's Belt and Road Initiative. It is experienced in representing a full range of private companies, SOEs and sovereign states, including high-profile US and European clients. The firm offers clients arbitration expertise from both its Hong Kong and Mainland China offices, while drawing on the strengths and resources of its regional and global offices to offer a truly international service.

Notable practitioners

Melody Chan and Edward Taylor in Hong Kong are key contacts for clients.

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Work Highlights

A&O Shearman advised Huawei Technologies on an arbitration brought under the China-Sweden bilateral investment treaty before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes against the Kingdom of Sweden, arising from Sweden’s ban of Huawei’s equipment from 5G infrastructure in Sweden.