
Alex Bevan
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Alex Bevan is Shearman & Sterling’s Global International Arbitration Practice Group Leader and Head of the Abu Dhabi office. He also leads the firm’s Construction practice.
Alex specializes in complex international arbitration proceedings arising out of construction and development projects, investments, acquisitions and joint ventures. These disputes arise in a range of industries, in particular infrastructure, power, oil and gas and telecoms. He also regularly serves as Arbitrator in international arbitration proceedings.
Chambers Global notes that clients and peers have described Alex as “widely noted for his broad construction practice. He has regional experience of representing both contractors and developers in significant arbitrations, most notably in the energy and oil and gas industries. One client observed: ‘He is a tenacious advocate and the go-to guy for big-ticket disputes in the Middle East’”. He is also noted for having “extensive experience in international arbitrations, regularly representing major oil and gas clients”. Previous editions note that he is “extremely able” a “go-to guy for major international arbitrations”, and “a strategic thinker and a persuasive advocate” with “excellent relationship-building skills”. Chambers UK describes him as a “clinical cross-examiner” with “invaluable strategic thinking”. He has also been described as “outstanding – shrewd, hardworking and able”. Alex is recommended in The Legal 500 EMEA and The Legal 500 UK.
Alex Bevan is recognized as Global Elite Thought Leader in Who’s Who Legal – Construction 2022, which reports that he is “Simply one of the best in the industry” with a “huge amount of experience representing clients in the infrastructure, energy, and oil and gas sectors”. “He is intelligent and focused on successfully representing and positioning his construction industry clients”, “Alex has a huge amount of experience representing clients in the infrastructure, energy, and oil and gas sectors” and “He has an excellent reputation”. Who’s Who Legal – Arbitration 2022 recognizes him as a Global Leader, the publication notes that “He has built up one of the best international arbitration practices in the construction field” and “Alex is bright and tough and knows the industry”. Previous editions note that Alex Bevan “gets some of the biggest instructions and is experienced beyond his years in mega-project disputes”.
Career
The College of Law, Chester: Legal Practice Course, (Commendation)
The College of Law, Chester: Common Professional Examination, (Commendation)
University of Southampton: B.A., Combined Honours Politics and Spanish/Latin American Studies (First Class)
Admissions: Solicitor, Supreme Court of England and Wales
Courts: DIFC Courts, Part II Registered Practitioner (with full rights of audience)
Personal
https://www.shearman.com/people/b/bevan-alex
Chambers Review
Global
Alex Bevan is Shearman's global head of international arbitration, as well as managing partner of its Abu Dhabi office. Well regarded for his construction arbitration practice in the UAE, he is also regularly called upon to assist with oil and gas cases in addition to high-value contractual disputes.
Alex Bevan frequently represents contractors and developers in construction arbitrations. His broad regional experience also encompasses joint venture, investment and other commercial disputes. Bevan is Shearman's global head of arbitration and also heads its Abu Dhabi office.
Alex Bevan is a highly regarded lawyer with experience in an array of contentious construction issues, including arbitrations arising within the oil and gas sector. He also advises clients on claims relating to EPC contracts and extension of time matters. He splits his time between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Ranked for the first time in the Global Market Leaders table, Alex Bevan is noted for his considerable expertise in commercial arbitrations relating to African and Middle Eastern jurisdictions. He often represents international clients in the energy sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Alex is an exceptional lawyer."
"He's highly competent and experienced in acting for Middle Eastern government entities."
"He's highly competent and experienced in acting for Middle Eastern government entities."
"Alex is an exceptional lawyer."
"He's highly competent and experienced in acting for Middle Eastern government entities."
"He's highly competent and experienced in acting for Middle Eastern government entities."
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