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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman has a prominent international team which maintains a respected arbitration practice. The firm has arbitration teams located across the European and Asian continents, including notable offices in London and Hong Kong. The law firm offers:

• Experience acting for both claimants and respondents in investment treaty disputes.

• The ability to handle multi-jurisdictional commercial cases.

• Representation of key industry players in the energy sector, with significant expertise in disputes relating to gas price reviews and those arising under the Energy Charter Treaty.

• Advice on sovereign immunity, ECT claims, WTO matters and EU law.

Strengths

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The teamwork was wonderful. Their service was excellent, and their feedback was fast and efficient.

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A&O Shearman is really quick to grasp the commercial realities of the situation and to advise on appropriate strategies.

Public International Law respondent
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They didn't advocate pursuing unnecessary arguments, and sought ways to shorten timelines and reduce cost.

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Notable Practitioners

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Patrick W Pearsall
4
Patrick W Pearsall
4
Band 4

Patrick Pearsall is an impressive public international law practitioner. With previous experience serving in the US State Department, Pearsall is well known for his in-depth expertise in PIL fields such as human rights, the law of immunities, investment treaty arbitration and war reparations. Patrick is also an arbitrator and sits on various arbitral panels, including HKIAC, ICSID, and KCAB.

Patrick is very knowledgeable and particularly skilled in oral advocacy,

I have nothing but positive things to say. You want him on your side you do not want to be against him.

He is brilliant and very engaging.

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Alex Bevan
5
Alex Bevan
5
Band 5

Alex Bevan is A&O Shearman's global co-head of arbitration. He is noted for his considerable expertise in commercial arbitrations relating to African and Middle Eastern jurisdictions. Over his career, Bevan has been instructed by prominent and high-profile clients most notably, international corporations in the construction energy and oil & gas sector.

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Jennifer Younan
5
Jennifer Younan
5
Band 5

Paris-based Jennifer Younan is highly regarded for representing clients in complex and sophisticated disputes. Her practice focuses on arbitrations spanning a diverse range of issues including sanctions, expropriation of assets, and human rights. Younan is highly experienced in various markets, particularly Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. Jennifer is qualified to practice in three jurisdictions - Paris, England & Wales, and NSW, Australia.

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Arbitration (International)
Alex Bevan
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Alex Bevan
5
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Jennifer Younan
5
Jennifer Younan
5
Band 5
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Public International Law
Patrick W Pearsall
4
Patrick W Pearsall
4
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