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Stephenson Harwood LLP

International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration

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Stephenson Harwood LLP

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International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration - UK

Band 4

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.

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Strengths

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  • Their clear expertise, knowledge and understanding has made working with them a smooth and efficient process.

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  • Stephenson Harwood’s international arbitration team are distinguished by exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical ability, and deep knowledge of investor-state and commercial arbitration.

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  • They function effectively and efficiently.

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  • We found the Stephenson Howard legal team to be highly proactive and granular with complex matters, and they gave the requisite level of seriousness to the cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Stuart Dutson
    Stuart Dutson

    Stuart Dutson

    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 is extremely responsive and adaptable.

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    • He is very good with clients and has a very clear strategic vision as to how a case should be run.

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    • Stuart builds a mutually beneficial relationship, provides advice that actually applies to me and my business and really really knows what he is doing.

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  • Kamal R Shah
    Kamal R Shah

    Kamal R Shah

    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.

    • He is highly experienced, strategic and composed under pressure, with a calm, measured approach that inspires confidence in complex proceedings.

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    • Kamal is very detail-oriented and has an excellent relationship with the client.

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    • Kamal has excellent legal and communication skills.

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    • I was particularly impressed by Kamal's client focus and commercial approach.

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  • Jide Adesokan
    Jide Adesokan

    Jide Adesokan

    Jide Adesokan is a partner in Stephenson Harwood's international arbitration team. He regularly advises clients on complex cross-border disputes and is noted for his expertise in African disputes.

    • He is very proactive, intelligent and resourceful and has a sound knowledge of arbitration.

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    • Jide is experienced, dedicated and charismatic.

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

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    • Jide is very impressive and is highly regarded in the field.

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    • He combines intellectual rigour with practical problem-solving, and his ability to grasp complex factual and legal issues quickly is remarkable.

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