Former Shearman & Sterling partner joins London s Quadrant Chambers
30 April 2021
International arbitration specialist Alexander Uff quits private practice for the Bar
Alexander Uff joins London s Quadrant Chambers set Alexander Uff has left Shearman & Sterling in London to join Quadrant Chambers after more than a decade at the firm. Uff specialises in commercial and investor-state arbitrations – both as counsel and arbitrator – particularly in disputes involving emerging markets and infrastructure. He also has experience in joint venture and shareholder disputes in sectors ranging from pharma, chemicals, aviation and telecoms, all of which are core business to Quadrant. Simon Croall QC, the set’s head of chambers, said Uff’s arrival would add strength and depth to the service it provides, especially in the international arbitration, energy and mining sectors. He added that Uff is a well-known figure in the market, whose work made him ‘a fantastic addition’ to w
Shearman arbitration co-heads depart with six other partners to set up disputes firm
01 February 2021
Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes will open in Paris, London and New York, joint statement reveals
Paris Boris Stroujko; Shutterstock Shearman & Sterling’s veteran global international arbitration practice heads, Emmanuel Gaillard and Yas Banifatemi, have left the firm to set up an independent disputes outfit. The new firm – Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes – will initially be based in Paris, London and New York, with plans to expand into Asia in the near future. Gaillard – who founded Shearman’s arbitration practice back in 1987 – and Banifatemi will be joined by a team of six other former Shearman partners. The firm will focus solely on international arbitration and international law.