Garreth is lead counsel to multinationals, blue chip companies and States in high value, bet-the-company and strategically important commercial, construction and investment treaty arbitrations, multi-jurisdictional litigation and global investigations. He has extensive experience with disputes and projects around the world including the Americas, Africa, Europe, Russia, Central and South Asia, China and Asia governed by civil, common and public international law.His expertise spans disputes relating to M&A, JVs, energy, mining and natural resources, projects and infrastructure, telecommunications and technology, financial services, aviation and pharmaceuticals. The Legal 500 UK reports that he is a “highly industrious and cerebral partner ... excellent with clients, fantastic on the law and a very focused and accomplished oral advocate”. Previous editions note that he “has an enviable caseload” and is “an excellent advocate who is able to get to grips with large, complex cases quickly”. Garreth was also featured in the inaugural Legal 500 International Arbitration Powerlist UK as one of the UK’s leading arbitration practitioners. Before joining Shearman & Sterling, Garreth Wong practised in a magic circle firm and as a barrister at Matrix Chambers, London.