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Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The A&O Shearman disputes team has a longstanding commitment to Africa. It is regularly instructed in sophisticated investment treaty arbitrations, acting for sovereign states and governmental entities as well as global corporations and financial institutions. The international arbitration group offers African expertise across anglophone and francophone jurisdictions from offices in Casablanca, London and Paris. In addition, the firm also regularly handles commercial litigation and internal investigations. As with its arbitration practice, much of its work in these latter fields relates to energy and petrochemicals projects.

Work Highlights

Provided by A&O Shearman

  • A&O Shearman lawyers based in Paris, London and Casablanca represented the Kingdom of Morocco in various investment treaty arbitrations brought by international investors in sectors such as oil and gas and waste management.