Christopher Harris KC
3 Verulam Buildings ‘A collegiate barrister who is very thorough in his approach.’
3 Verulam Buildings stands out for its 'exceptional strength' in the energy law arena, with members active in a broad range of domestic and international arbitration matters and energy-related commercial issues. The group reports an uptick in high-value and cross-border energy disputes, and has a strong reputation for its strength in handling financial litigation concerning the energy market. Among the set's leading silks in this space are Christopher Harris KC and Nicholas Craig KC; Craig KC has been kept busy advising power generation and oil and gas clients on a wide spectrum of contentious and non-contentious work. Among the junior end of chambers, Georges Chalfoun is singled out for his expertise in handling complex energy disputes and arbitration. Bolstering the team at the senior end, Jane Davies Evans KC was elevated to silk in March 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks are great - Stuart Pullum is excellent, and Robert Croke is easy to deal with and efficient.'
- 'The clerks are very good and understand the nuances of working with overseas counsel.'
- 'The clerks are responsive, friendly and efficient.'
- '3VB's barristers have a wide range of experience.'
- '3VB is a top tier commercial set.'
- '3VB is a very strong set for energy work. They all know the energy industry very well.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Hodge Malek KC
3 Verulam Buildings ‘Hodge’s sharp intellect and brevity are assets when addressing the most complex legal issues.’
Nicholas Craig KC
3 Verulam Buildings ‘Always approachable and open to ideas, his advocacy is powerful and persuasive.’
Ali Malek KC
3 Verulam Buildings ‘A heavyweight silk and an exceptionally powerful advocate. He has a fantastic bedside manner with clients.’
2024 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Jane Davies Evans KC
3 Verulam Buildings ‘Jane is an extraordinary barrister and a brilliant advocate; she is both highly intelligent and very sensitive.’
Juniors
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Georges Chalfoun
3 Verulam Buildings ‘Georges really gets into the details. He has a terrific intellect and great judgement.’
