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Stephenson Harwood LLP

Dispute Resolution

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Stephenson Harwood LLP

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Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Stephenson Harwood is home to a highly respected Africa desk with a diverse international disputes practice. The Africa dispute resolution group is centred in London with additional support from partners based in Paris and Dubai. The team as a whole commands great respect for its involvement across the region, with particular plaudits for its experience in East Africa, as well as Nigeria. The team regularly acts for government entities in addition to energy and banking clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Stephenson Harwood acted for a major African bank regarding a high value shareholder dispute.

Strengths

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  • They are very dedicated and detailed. They are excellent in the way they handle disputes.

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  • Stephenson Harwood demonstrates attention to detail and a clear understanding of LCIA rules. They are thorough, engaging and solution-driven, looking to determine multiple avenues of resolution.

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  • What distinguishes Stephenson Harwood is that they have genuine experience and expertise in handling African arbitration disputes.

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  • Stephenson Harwood demonstrates exceptional professionalism, strategic depth and seamless collaboration with other law firms.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kamal R Shah
    Kamal R Shah

    Kamal R Shah

    London-based Kamal Shah is head of Stephenson Harwood's Africa group and enjoys a stellar reputation for his diverse dispute resolution practice. He regularly handles high stakes litigation and arbitration cases on behalf of clients in the energy, banking and petrochemicals sectors.

    • His network, strategic input, knowledge of various jurisdictions and ability to anticipate the other parties' next steps provide a unique and distinguishing quality which serves clients well.

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    • Kamal has a deep knowledge of African arbitration which relatively few others practising in London can match.

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  • Jide Adesokan
    Jide Adesokan

    Jide Adesokan

    Up-and-coming partner Jide Adesokan is commended for his experience handling disputes in Africa, with an especially strong track record in Nigeria. His diverse clientele includes banks as well as oil and gas companies. He is based in London.

    • Jide Adesokan demonstrates exceptional professionalism, legal expertise and commitment to client service. He consistently displays a deep understanding of the law and very sound judgement.

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    • His responsiveness, collaborative spirit and adherence to the highest standards make him a dependable and respected adviser for multi-jurisdictional legal work.

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    • Jide provides the best of service, displaying his legal competency and dedication to ensuring our interests are protected.

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