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Provided by Kamal R Shah
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Kamal is the head of Stephenson Harwood's Africa and India groups. He specialises in complex, cross-border international arbitration, litigation and fraud and asset recovery.
Kamal is highly regarded by his peers and clients in his abilities in multi-jurisdictional disputes. He acts for governments, government entities, banks, private corporations and high net worth individuals in a range of matters including those relating to projects and infrastructure, joint ventures, banking and finance, shareholder arrangements, energy and a range of schemes commonly used to defraud individuals and corporations.
In addition to being a LCIA Court Member, Kamal is currently the president of the LCIA African Users Council. He is a Member of Invest Africa, the Royal African Society and the Egyptian-British Chamber of Commerce. Kamal is a Court Member of Lagos Chamber of Commerce International Arbitration Centre and is on the Executive Committee of the Eastern Africa Association. He has also been listed in India Business Law Journal's top 100 international lawyers for India-related matters for the last four years, along with being recognised as a 'Leading Cross Border (India Desk) Lawyer' at the Legal Era's Global Achievers Awards 2022.
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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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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“Kamal is always responsive, seeks to understand the client's objectives well and works collaboratively to achieve them.”
“Kamal is a really great partner. He is a tireless advocate for his clients.”
"Kamal brings a level of calmness and assurance to the work he does, giving valuable and insightful tips and guidance. He is willing to go above and beyond to create value for his client, with a focus on long-term mutually beneficial relationships that makes one comfortable to work with him and his team."
"Kamal is one of the best lawyers. He is extremely experienced and knows the continent like the back of his hand."
“Kamal is always responsive, seeks to understand the client's objectives well and works collaboratively to achieve them.”
“Kamal is a really great partner. He is a tireless advocate for his clients.”
"Kamal brings a level of calmness and assurance to the work he does, giving valuable and insightful tips and guidance. He is willing to go above and beyond to create value for his client, with a focus on long-term mutually beneficial relationships that makes one comfortable to work with him and his team."
"Kamal is one of the best lawyers. He is extremely experienced and knows the continent like the back of his hand."
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