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A&O Shearman

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide

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A&O Shearman

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Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The A&O Shearman disputes team is regularly instructed in sophisticated investment treaty arbitrations. The international arbitration group offers African expertise across anglophone and francophone jurisdictions from offices in Casablanca, London and Paris. It is particularly noted for its frequent high profile work in Morocco, while its wider African caseload covers a range of disputes in the petrochemicals and financial services sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman defended the Kingdom of Morocco against a USD2.7 billion claim brought by Corral Morocco Holdings in relation to the sale of Morocco's only oil refinery and the liquidation of its former owner and operator, SAMIR.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Guled Yusuf
    Guled Yusuf

    Guled Yusuf

    London-based Guled Yusuf has a growing reputation in the international arbitration community. He has gained notable experience counselling the Kingdom of Morocco and various other African states, with further activity representing oil and gas clients as well as construction companies.

    • Guled saved our company from collapsing.

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