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Sandra Smits

Associate

Sandra Smits is in the International Arbitration team at A&O Shearman in London.

Sandra advises on international commercial and investment treaty arbitration, as well as public international law. She has participated in arbitrations under the rules of various institutions, including those of the LCIA, ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL.

Sandra has an active pro bono practice, with a focus on international criminal justice and human rights. She also served on the editorial board of the ninth edition of Allen & Overy’s Business and Human Rights Review.

Prior to joining Allen & Overy, Sandra worked at Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs.

Expertise

Qualifications

Academic

BSc, International Relations, London School of Economics, 2016

MSc, Global Politics, London School of Economics, 2017

Graduate Diploma in Law, BPP University, 2020

LLM, Commercial Legal Practice, BPP University, 2021

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.