Alex Firth
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Alex Firth

Associate

 Alex is an associate in the International Arbitration team in Madrid, with experience in both investment treaty and commercial arbitration.
 
 In particular, he has worked with several investors in claims against states in disputes under the Energy Charter Treaty. Alex's practice also includes assisting litigation funders and alternative asset managers in relation to the purchase and enforcement of awards and claims in investment treaty cases. Alex also has experience of litigation in the English courts. 
 
Alex is qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales. Prior to joining the Madrid team, Alex worked in the firm's London office and was seconded to a leading global alternative asset manager.
 

Qualifications

Admissions

Solicitor (England and Wales), 2025

Academic

BA, History, University of Oxford, 2021

PGDL, BPP University, 2022

LLM; BPP University, 2023

Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.