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What the Team is Known For

The A&O Shearman team has in-depth knowledge of international disputes with a focus on superior court litigation, international arbitration and contentious regulatory issues. The team is regularly instructed by blue-chip players in the energy and financial services industries and is acknowledged as a go-to practice for bet-the-company matters. The team is further singled out for global reach and a particular strength in the handling of energy and resources-related disputes in Western Australia, including those involving arbitration. It is additionally active on white-collar issues and the representation of individual executives.

Work Highlights

  • A&O Shearman acted for Fortescue in the defence of native title compensation proceedings for AUD1.8 billion commenced by the Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation.

Strengths

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The team shows genuine empathy and care. They are personally invested in each case.

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They are subject matter experts, responsive and able to handle complex cross-jurisdictional matters.

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A&O Shearman communicates complex legal issues and strategies efficiently and concisely.

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Notable Practitioners

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David Jenaway
2
David Jenaway
2
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David Jenaway focuses principally on disputes in the energy and resources and construction spheres, being both an accomplished litigator and increasingly involved in arbitration mandates. He is based in Perth.

David is simply a brilliant lawyer. He always delivers.

He has a keen capacity to question and challenge legal thinking and assessments.

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Mark van Brakel
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Mark van Brakel
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Mark van Brakel is the head of the firm's disputes practice for Australia, based in the firm's Perth office. He often acts on disputes which arise from Western Australia's energy and resources sector. He divides his time between the conduct of litigated and arbitrated matters, many of which have cross-border dimensions.

Mark's legal acumen is outstanding and his ability to zero in on the key issues is excellent.

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Michael Shepherd
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Michael Shepherd
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Michael Shepherd offers wide-ranging dispute resolution expertise embracing, among others, the financial services, infrastructure and resources sectors and often applied in the management of regulatory or class action mandates. Based in Sydney, he is noted by clients for his extensive experience of handling both complex and cross-jurisdictional mandates.

Michael offers good service delivery, high quality work and outstanding results.

Michael is very talented. He's a very clear communicator and a strategic thinker.

He is a superstar litigator with a great bench of senior associates and counsel that support him.

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Mark van Brakel
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Mark van Brakel
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Michael Shepherd
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Michael Shepherd
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David Jenaway
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David Jenaway
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Mark van Brakel
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Mark van Brakel
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Band 2
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