Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms) (Foreign Expertise) | Global

A&O Shearman is well regarded for offering deep expertise in disputes arising from the energy and resources sector, including in the areas of oil and gas, power and nuclear energy. The team advises on investor-state arbitration, including matters relating to investment treaties and projects in relation to China's Belt and Road Initiative. It is experienced in representing a full range of private companies, SOEs and sovereign states, including high-profile US and European clients. The firm offers clients arbitration expertise from both its Hong Kong and Mainland China offices, while drawing on the strengths and resources of its regional and global offices to offer a truly international service.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is a specialist disputes firm with extensive experience acting in cross-border arbitrations. Its clients include those in the pharmaceutical, insurance and technology sectors. The team regularly acts in disputes involving private equity investors and investees. It is singled out for its ability to handle disputes arising out of M&A transactions and investments, and regularly handles high-stakes and high-value disputes. It is also well placed to handle investment treaty arbitration.