Kamal R Shah

Kamal Shah leads Stephenson Harwood's International Arbitration, Africa and India groups, offering unparalleled expertise in international arbitration, litigation, and fraud and asset recovery. His clients include governments, banks, and high net worth individuals, who rely on his deep understanding of multi-jurisdictional disputes and his ability to navigate intricate legal landscapes.

Kamal's practice spans a wide array of sectors, from energy and infrastructure to finance and public international law. Kamal provides strategic advice on high stakes matters, including enforcement of arbitration awards and complex shareholder disputes. His work with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and the Government of India highlights his capability to manage significant international cases, ensuring clients achieve favourable outcomes.

Kamal's approach is both meticulous and innovative, allowing clients to confidently address their most challenging legal issues. Clients value Kamal for his exceptional project management skills and his commitment to finding the right solutions. His leadership in African-related disputes and his role in co-publishing the text of the ‘African Promise’, which seeks to tackle the under-representation of Africans on international arbitration tribunals, demonstrates his dedication to advancing the field of international arbitration. Kamal is also the co-author of the leading text "Arbitration in Africa: A Review of Key Jurisdictions".