Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 3
Contact number
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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 represented RIM in Australian Supreme Court proceedings commenced by litigation-funded claimants concerning fees associated with the offtake of spodumene from the Mt Marion Lithium Project in Western Australia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A&O Shearman is very response pragmatic and tailors its advice to the real world."
"It is easy to work with and provides strong legal advice within a commercial context."
"A&O Shearman is very response pragmatic and tailors its advice to the real world."
"It is easy to work with and provides strong legal advice within a commercial context."
Notable Practitioners
Mark van Brakelis 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 is one of the standout senior litigators in the state."
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 Jenaway is outstanding, very strategic, very diligent and is very careful when resourcing big projects."
"David is very bright and very responsive."
"David is very capable and has a never say die attitude."
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's ability to articulate complex issues clearly that layman people understand is much appreciated."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
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