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What the Team is Known For

Stewarts has a dynamic practice with a notable offering in commercial arbitration. The firm demonstrates particular prowess in Africa-related disputes, and offers specialist experience in the energy and telecoms sectors. It acts on behalf of an impressive roster of companies, funds and high net worth individuals, alongside acting for sovereign states in BIT claims, and is experienced in arbitration held under LCIA, SCC and ICC rules.

Work Highlights

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  • Stewarts represented Aiteo in an ICC arbitration brought by a subsidiary of Shell, which rose in connection with a USD512 million facility extended by SWST to Aiteo to purchase an oil field interest.

Strengths

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Stewarts are excellent. They are reactive and well organised.

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Stewarts has excellent practitioners, who are sophisticated, hands-on and personable. They have strong work ethics and are very responsive.

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Stewarts is a very good firm: professional and pragmatic. The team are very quick to assess matters and provide advice.

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Stewarts is very skilful in navigating complex issues and the specifics of the London arbitration system. The team is very effective.

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Notable Practitioners

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Sherina Petit
4
Band 4
Sherina Petit is head of the firm's India practice. She maintains her position at the forefront of complex India-related arbitrations. She is sought after for her multi-jurisdictional expertise and knowledge of ICC and LCIA procedure. She is also adept at handling significant BIT claims.

Sherina is exceptional. Her mastery over the facts and law makes her a formidable lawyer. She makes it easy for a tribunal to come to the meat of the matter and make a clear determination.

Sherina is a powerhouse.

Sherina Petit is outstanding in all respects from technical knowledge, diligence, client care and responsiveness.

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Daniel Wilmot
5
Band 5
Daniel Wilmot is particularly noted for his expertise in disputes arising in Africa. He advises clients on issues involving a wide spectrum of sectors, including energy and oil and gas.

Dan is hard-working and has good instincts. He has incredible drive.

He is a brilliant lawyer. He is very reactive.

Dan is an excellent strategic and commercial lawyer. He understands the legal landscape of the case but he is able to home in and give clients the advice that they need.

Dan has been highly responsive, candid and reliable. He is very strong.

Daniel Wilmot is an excellent lawyer, very responsive and professional. He provides advice taking into account the client's needs and desired outcome.

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Alejandro Garcia
6
Band 6
Alejandro Garcia has a practice that straddles both commercial and investor-state disputes. He regularly acts for clients in the infrastructure and energy sectors and has strong links to Latin America.

Alejandro is very perceptive and professional. He is easy to speak with and very available. He is constructive.

He provides state of the art counselling. He is aware of the current trends of the case law. Clients have always been very happy with his service and he is really willing to give his 100%.

Alejandro is a top lawyer. He is talented, hard-working and is a pleasure to work with.

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Sherina Petit
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Daniel Wilmot
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Alejandro Garcia
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