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A&O Shearman

Dispute Resolution (International Firms)

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : India


A&O Shearman

Rankings

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Dispute Resolution (International Firms) - India

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

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

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  • A&O Shearman represented BG Exploration and Production India and Reliance Industries in a London-seated arbitration against the Government of India concerning areas such as cost recovery, profit sharing, tax audits and government royalties.

Strengths

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  • The team at A&O Shearman has excellent lawyers who are able to identify issues quickly and provide both legal and practical solutions to clients.

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  • The team is very diligent, thorough and well prepared. It is top notch for India matters with a deep expertise in that jurisdiction.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • India, expertise based abroad in SingaporeSheila Ahuja
    India, expertise based abroad in SingaporeSheila Ahuja

    Sheila Ahuja

    Sheila Ahuja has been involved in SIAC, UNCITRAL and ICC arbitrations for companies from a range of backgrounds, including private equity, energy, construction and manufacturing.

    • Sheila Ahuja really understands Indian temperaments due to her very good positioning within the local market.

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    • Sheila Ahuja knows the Indian market very well; she has a sense of how the Indian business houses work and function.

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Ranked Individuals at A&O Shearman (1)

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