Dispute Resolution (International Firms)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 1
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A&O Shearman maintains an outstanding reputation for arbitrations involving banks and financial institutions, as well as a broader range of commercial cases. The team is also highly regarded for handling investment treaty disputes. Additionally, it plays a coordinating role for clients involved in litigation before the Indian courts, including special leave petitions before the Supreme Court. The team handles matters relating to a range of sectors including finance, energy, tech and manufacturing.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman provided strategic advice to Vodafone Group in relation to pending arbitration proceedings against India under the UK-India bilateral investment treaty, as well as on settlement discussions with the Indian tax authorities in relation to demands issued by the Indian Revenue attempting to impose liabilities on the client under transfer pricing theories.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A&O Shearman's quality of work, timeliness and innovative approach to problems makes them standout. The department is very well managed and staffed."
"Their articulation and ability to convey legal arguments in submissions is excellent. Every draft shared is well researched and well rounded to unequivocally canvass the points being made."
"A&O Shearman's quality of work, timeliness and innovative approach to problems makes them standout. The department is very well managed and staffed."
"Their articulation and ability to convey legal arguments in submissions is excellent. Every draft shared is well researched and well rounded to unequivocally canvass the points being made."
Notable Practitioners
Sheila Ahujahas been involved in SIAC, UNCITRAL and ICC arbitrations for companies from a range of backgrounds, including private equity, energy, construction and manufacturing.
"We have found her to be excellent."
"Sheila is an extremely good lawyer and leader."