3 Verulam Buildings is ‘an excellent set for international arbitration work’ and has ’unrivalled bench-strength and a really strong group of juniors’, according to one client. Another notes that the set is ‘very responsive and able to produce and recommend counsel who are experts in the matters at hand’. The set continues to grow its presence in energy and natural resources disputes, particularly those that concern financing and commercial contracts, insurance and international arbitration. Its work covers all forms of arbitration and litigation concerning the energy market, and arises from a range of sectors, among them oil, gas, renewables, hydroelectric, nuclear and mining. The most prominent silk is Christopher Harris KC, who is currently representing claimant investors in an ICSID arbitration against Bosnia concerning government measures against two hydroelectric power plant projects on the Vrbas river.
Testimonials
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- 'Clerks are responsive and understand client concerns and timing issues.'
- 'First-rate clerking.'
- 'Pretty solid clerking.'
- 'Stephen Penson and Stuart Pullum are brilliant senior clerks. Among the best in the top sets.'
'Very good - one of the best.'
'Excellent set with a lot of skills.'
'3VB is very responsive and are able to produce and recommend counsel who are experts in the matters at hand. Counsel are excellent generally and vailable at the client's convenience. Turnaround time is excellent without any delays.'
'3VB has built excellent bench strength with respect to Middle Eastern commercial disputes.'
'3VB is an excellent set for international arbitration work. They have unrivalled bench-strength and a really strong group of juniors.'