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What the Team is Known For

Ashurst is well known for its considerable expertise in energy and infrastructure disputes. The firm regularly handles high-value and multi-jurisdictional disputes for market leaders in the extractive industries. It is also active advising clients from the LNG and infrastructure sectors. The team is experienced in ad hoc and institutional arbitrations, including those conducted under ICC, UNCITRAL, LCIA and SIAC rules. It is also adept at handling significant breach of contract claims.

Strengths

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They are smart; they spot the key issues easily and always have a sensible solution to the different challenges.

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They’re smart, practical and easy to work with, which makes them a great choice for handling tough, high-value arbitration cases.

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Ashurst knows the issues that arise in the industry and business, coupled with real bench strength in international arbitration.

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The Ashurst arbitration team are client-focused, and the quality of their services is high.

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Notable Practitioners

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Matthew Saunders
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Matthew Saunders
4
Band 4

Matthew Saunders is a partner in the global international arbitration practice and is widely recognised for his expertise in the energy sector. He has acted under various arbitral rules and in arbitration seated across Hong Kong, London and Paris.

Matthew's skills before arbitration tribunals and in cross-examining witnesses are superior.

Matthew is very commercial and clear in his delivery of information.

Matthew is a smart and eloquent lawyer.

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Philip Chong
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Philip Chong
4
Band 4
Philip Chong leads the international arbitration team in Europe and handles big-ticket, multi-jurisdictional oil and gas disputes. He is well versed in acting under the rules of various arbitral institutions, including the SCC and LCIA.

Philip has the capacity to analyse very complex facts and get quickly to the root of complex legal and factual issues.

Philip is analytical, smart and turns every stone. He is kind and a team player.

Philip has a wealth of experience.

Philip is strategically and tactically sound.

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Emma Johnson
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Emma Johnson
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Up and Coming
Emma Johnson has a burgeoning arbitration practice, demonstrating particular expertise in disputes relating to the energy and renewables sectors. She has notable experience acting under ICC and ICSID rules.

Emma is very good to work with, and her communication is really strong.

She is fastidious in her attention to detail and a pleasure to deal with.

Emma is an excellent lawyer with deep expertise in commercial arbitration matters in the energy space.

Emma is very smart and extremely hard-working.

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Matthew Saunders
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Matthew Saunders
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Philip Chong
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Philip Chong
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Emma Johnson
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Emma Johnson
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