Crowell & Moring has added Chiraag Shah as a partner in its International Dispute Resolution practice in London, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in complex commercial and investor-state arbitration.
Shah brings more than 25 years of international arbitration experience and is recognized by Chambers and Legal 500 for his work in the field.
He joins Crowell from Morrison & Foerster’s London office, where he served as Global Head of International Arbitration and Head of the Africa Desk.
Before Morrison & Foerster, Shah was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis.
Shah has substantial experience across Africa and the Middle East and previously worked at leading law firms in Kenya before relocating to the U.K.
His regional disputes experience includes matters involving Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, along with sanctions-related disputes.
Crowell expects Shah’s appointment to expand its London arbitration capabilities and strengthen its cross-border disputes offering across its international offices, including London, Doha and Brussels.
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“At a time when the global business environment is more challenging than ever, Chiraag’s addition to the Crowell team will deepen our London-based international arbitration capabilities by expanding our capacity to advise clients on complex commercial and investor-state disputes across multiple continents.”
Robert Weekes, Managing Partner of Crowell & Moring’s London Office
“We are delighted to welcome Chiraag to Crowell. Combining his proven excellence as an arbitration practitioner and longstanding relationships across key arbitration markets, particularly Africa and MENA, with our IDR team’s international presence, including in London, Doha, and Brussels, will enhance our ability to support clients in complex cross-border disputes around the world at the superior level of service we pride ourselves on delivering.”
Meagan Bachman, Chair of Crowell & Moring’s International Dispute Resolution Group
“Joining a GAR 100-ranked arbitration practice at a firm with synergies across geographies and practice areas will create immediate opportunities to deliver strategic, cross-disciplinary support to clients navigating complex disputes, arbitration, and litigation. I’m looking forward to harnessing Crowell’s culture of collaboration and growth alongside colleagues who share a mutual dedication to expanding and enhancing our client services.”
Chiraag Shah, Partner at Crowell & Moring
