Dispute resolution: International arbitration

Three Crowns LLP

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International arbitration firm Three Crowns LLP is retained by many of the world’s largest corporations including a number of large French companies. The practice, which also acts for some state entities, is at the forefront of commercial and investment arbitration and is entrusted to deal with high-profile and sensitive cases. The team has a strong presence in the oil and gas sector where it routinely advises on some of the world’s largest cases in that area, notably concerning the Middle East and Africa. Construction is another strong area of involvement, while the firm’s caseload also includes M&A and exequatur cases, among other matters. Practice heads Georgios Petrochilos and Todd Wetmore are experts in the area. Kathryn Khamsi, Shaparak Saleh and recently promoted partner Ilija Mitrev-Penushliski are other names to note.

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Testimonials

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'True specialists in international arbitration.’
‘Todd Wetmore: a senior figure but hands on. Extremely sharp in both strategy and submission.'
'Georgios Petrochilos: knowledgeable of all laws; the person you want to work with in a difficult case.'
'Ryan Manton: experienced and well rounded senior associate.’
‘Thomas Dauvillier is prompt and extremely attentive. ’
‘Strong experience with complex arbitration. Business-oriented, tailor-made and very practical legal advice. ’

Key clients

Crescent Petroleum
Guardian Holdings Limited
KLIC Holdings limited
Apfin Investment Pte. Ltd
Hoenir Incorporated
Eni
Elliot Associates
Serafin Garcia Armas
Karina Garcia Gruber
TotalEnergies
Kingdom of Bahrain
Mytilineos
DEPA (Public Gas Corporation of Greece A.E)

Work highlights

Representing Crescent Petroleum in two cases against the National Iranian Oil Company arising out of a gas sale and purchase agreement.
Acting for Eni in a high stakes and politically sensitive dispute against the Federal Government of Nigeria under the Netherlands-Nigeria BIT in a case relating to a multibillion-dollar investment in Nigeria’s deep offshore and involving allegations of corruption.
Securing an award on behalf of Elliot Associates in an investment claim brought under the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement and arising out of a major state corruption scandal.

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