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Public International Law - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman has a strong track record in representing sovereign states and corporates in high-value investment treaty disputes. It has considerable experience carrying out its own advocacy before courts and tribunals. The firm is also adept at handling a number of other PIL matters, such as ECT claims, WTO cases, sovereign immunity concerns, and international treaty drafting and negotiation. The team also advises on international human rights issues.

Work Highlights

  • A&O Shearman represented the Federal Republic of Somalia in its accession to the World Trade Organisation.

Notable Practitioners

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David Herlihy
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David Herlihy
3
Band 3
David Herlihy has tremendous experience in investor-state arbitrations as well as broader PIL matters. He regularly acts on behalf of both companies and sovereign states in big-ticket disputes brought under BITs, as well as providing advice on issues concerning international human rights law.
Guled Yusuf
3
Guled Yusuf
3
Band 3
Guled Yusuf has developed a strong practice which spans investor-state disputes and a broad range of PIL matters, including trade law and border delimitation issues.

Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman

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David Herlihy SC
3
David Herlihy SC
3
Band 3
Guled Yusuf
3
Guled Yusuf
3
Band 3