3 Verulam Buildings ‘has been able to attract many leading practitioners over the last few years’ and is increasingly recognised as ’strong in international arbitration’ where it stands out in particular for their expertise in investor-state arbitrations, in addition to the full gamut of commercial arbitration work. Zachary Douglas KC continues to sit as arbitrator in investor state and investment treaty arbitrations, including recently in the high-value Gabriel Resources v Romania case concerning the investment in a gold and silver mine in Romania under the ICSID convention. Members who have recently taken appointments as arbitrators include 2024 silk appointment Jane Davies Evans KC, Ali Malek KC, Christopher Harris KC and Nicholas Craig KC, while Christopher Symons KC also continues to be active as a full-time arbitrator.
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- '3VB has been able to attract many leading practitioners over the last few years. It is particularly strong on international arbitration.'
Silks
Leading arbitrators
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.
Christopher Symons KC
3 Verulam Buildings 'He handles arbitrations with the utmost skill, efficiency and calmness. His drafting of Awards is speedy and of the highest quality.'
Leading counsel as arbitrators
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.
Zachary Douglas KC
3 Verulam Buildings 'He is among the topflight of international law scholars and practitioners. It is always a pleasure to work with him. He is collegiate and candid.'
Ali Malek KC
3 Verulam Buildings 'Wonderfully collegiate, stands in class on his own as a colleague who is wonderful to work with and has a brilliant mind.'
Christopher Harris KC
3 Verulam Buildings 'Christopher has emerged as one of the leading arbitration practitioners and litigators over the last 10 years or so, with a particular focus on international law.'
Nicholas Craig KC
3 Verulam Buildings
Jane Davies Evans KC
3 Verulam Buildings