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Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Stephenson Harwood is experienced in handling arbitration arising in the aviation, shipping, commodities, energy and financial services industries. The firm houses international expertise, particularly in emerging markets such as Asia, the CIS and Africa. The team also has a strong practice in court proceedings for the enforcement or challenge of arbitral awards. It is adept at handling ad hoc arbitration and those under the rules of the leading arbitral bodies including the LCIA and ICC.

Work Highlights

  • Stephenson Harwood represented GAIL, an Asian gas company, in relation to a dispute against another Asian gas company with European links as a result of the sanctions imposed by Russia following the Ukraine war.

Strengths

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Stephenson Harwood have been extremely impressive in their tactical nous and ability to obtain the best result for the client. They are experienced and talented.

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Stephenson Harwood have a good ability to team up and manage complex cases. They have very good knowledge and information of the market.

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Stephenson Harwood has in-depth knowledge of various jurisdictions. They have professionalism and an eye to detail. They enabled us to take well-informed and calculated decisions and actions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Stuart Dutson
3
Stuart Dutson
3
Band 3
Stuart Dutson is praised for his knowledge of international arbitration and is highly adept at handling both commercial and investment treaty disputes. He is noted for his expertise in energy disputes and acts under a range of arbitral rules.

Stuart Dutson is excellent. He has lots of experience to bring to bear and has built a great team.

Stuart understands the client's priority and does the utmost to achieve it. Stuart is skilled at bringing together diverse groups from multiple jurisdictions and finding an outcome.

Stuart understands the academic side of the case and combines it with great strategic advice. He is very quick on his feet when being asked intense questions under pressure.

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Kamal R Shah
4
Kamal R Shah
4
Band 4
Kamal Shah is head of the firm's Africa and India groups. He receives strong praise for his expert handling of Africa-related disputes. His client base includes investors, companies and high net worth individuals, and he often acts in arbitration involving the infrastructure and hospitality sectors.

Kamal is extremely impressive. He combines being soft-spoken with deep experience and tactical ruthlessness.

Kamal is first-rate. His commercial awareness sets him apart and he really understands the Africa market.

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Rovine Chandrasekera
F
Rovine Chandrasekera
F
Foreign Expert

Rovine Chandrasekera splits his time between London and Dubai and is recognised for his expertise in the Middle East in general and in relation to Iraq specifically.

He has a wealth of experience both offshore and onshore. He's extremely wise, very measured and adept at dealing with huge cases. He's a master at dealing with big cross-border disputes.

Rovine is a very strong lawyer and is especially well-versed in investment arbitration.

Robine is exceptional; he's spent many years in the Middle East and has built a very solid practice.

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Stuart Dutson
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Stuart Dutson
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Band 3
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Kamal R Shah
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Kamal R Shah
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Band 4
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Rovine Chandrasekera
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Rovine Chandrasekera
F
Foreign expert for Iraq
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