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Shareena Edmonds is a construction lawyer, focusing on international arbitration and the resolution of disputes arising out of major international energy and infrastructure projects. She is Deputy Head of the firm's Global Construction and Engineering Disputes practice. Shareena has represented owners and contractors in disputes concerning some of the most complex, high value projects around the world.
Shareena has acted as counsel in international arbitrations under most of the major arbitral rules (including ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, LMAA).
As well as representing clients throughout the dispute resolution process, Shareena provides strategic advice and acts as project counsel, assisting clients to manage, and minimise, risk on claims and disputes during project execution.
Shareena is recommended for Construction: Contentious in Legal 500 UK and recognised as a Next Generation Partner. She is also recommended, and ranked Band 2, for Construction: International Arbitration in Chambers UK. These directories note:
“Shareena Edmonds is simply the best construction lawyer of her generation”
“Professional and results-driven […] she orchestrates her client’s case to perfection. She is a top-class talent”.
“She is an outstanding litigator with an excellent grasp of construction law and an innate instinct for the right answer.”
“She's a formidable opponent”
“Shareena Edmonds is excellent – focused, practical, clear advice and good at delivering to meet client needs.”
Legal Practice Course, Nottingham Law School, UK
B.A., University of Nottingham, England, honors
England and Wales
Arbitral Women
Society of Construction Law
German
October 17, 2024
King & Spalding Recognized With Multiple Rankings in Chambers UK 2025 Guide
October 2, 2024
Legal 500 UK 2025 Recognizes King & Spalding Among Leading UK Law Firms
March 22, 2024
King & Spalding Ranked Number One in International Arbitration For Fourth Year
Represented a major oil and gas company in consolidated ICC arbitration proceedings (seat Vienna) concerning significant claims and counterclaims under two EPC contracts for the development of a gas project in North Africa, including central processing facilities and 370km pipeline.
Advised a consortium of multinational owners on the assessment and resolution of significant claims and disputes relating to the construction of a mega LNG project in Qatar, including claims made under the respective contracts for the two LNG trains, common sulfur facility, storage tanks and the receiving terminal in the UK.
Advised a Canadian gas exploration company in respect of its rights under a Production Sharing Agreement granted by an African State Government, and other ancillary agreements, in anticipation of a significant dispute and consequential impacts to its investments in the region.
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August 30, 2022
The Critical Path – August 2022
September 22, 2021
The Critical Path – September 2021
October 17, 2024
King & Spalding Recognized With Multiple Rankings in Chambers UK 2025 Guide
October 2, 2024
Legal 500 UK 2025 Recognizes King & Spalding Among Leading UK Law Firms
March 22, 2024
King & Spalding Ranked Number One in International Arbitration For Fourth Year
Represented a major oil and gas company in consolidated ICC arbitration proceedings (seat Vienna) concerning significant claims and counterclaims under two EPC contracts for the development of a gas project in North Africa, including central processing facilities and 370km pipeline.
Advised a consortium of multinational owners on the assessment and resolution of significant claims and disputes relating to the construction of a mega LNG project in Qatar, including claims made under the respective contracts for the two LNG trains, common sulfur facility, storage tanks and the receiving terminal in the UK.
Advised a Canadian gas exploration company in respect of its rights under a Production Sharing Agreement granted by an African State Government, and other ancillary agreements, in anticipation of a significant dispute and consequential impacts to its investments in the region.
See more
August 30, 2022
The Critical Path – August 2022
September 22, 2021
The Critical Path – September 2021
October 17, 2024
King & Spalding Recognized With Multiple Rankings in Chambers UK 2025 Guide
October 2, 2024
Legal 500 UK 2025 Recognizes King & Spalding Among Leading UK Law Firms
March 22, 2024
King & Spalding Ranked Number One in International Arbitration For Fourth Year
Legal Practice Course, Nottingham Law School, UK
B.A., University of Nottingham, England, honors
England and Wales
Arbitral Women
Society of Construction Law
German