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What the Team is Known For

3 Verulam Buildings is a well-established London set which is regularly cited as one of the leading players for commercial disputes work in the DIFC. It is applauded for the immense expertise of its members, which covers major joint venture disputes as well as commercial fraud claims. Barristers at this set are well versed in representing government entities, financial institutions and accountancy firms.

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They have an abundance of leading lights in the financial services space.

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The barristers are extremely responsive and user-friendly.

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3VB possesses forensic attention to detail and has the ability to manage multiple workloads.

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Notable Practitioners

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Matthew Watson
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Matthew Watson is a London-based barrister who is well known for his dedicated DIFC practice. He has substantial experience assisting with financial services litigation as well as company and insolvency disputes.

He is an amazing barrister, a brilliant advocate and an incisive individual.

Matthew Watson is superb. He is timely, responsive, well respected in the DIFC Courts and great at dealing with clients.

Matthew is brilliant, outstanding. He rolls his sleeves up, works as part of a team, and is a bright and very good advocate.

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Tom Montagu-Smith KC
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London-based Tom Montagu-Smith KC frequently acts as an advocate on behalf of international law firms (and their clients) in major commercial and construction disputes in the UAE.

Tom Montagu-Smith is the best commercial silk operating in the Middle East. He is easy to work with, works hard and is responsive. He understands client motivations and we routinely instruct him.

He is sharp, all over the brief, effective at cross-examination and an amazing advocate.

He has real gravitas in the courts and great presence. He is lovely to work with and a great advocate.

He is an exceptional advocate.

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Mark Wassouf
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Mark Wassouf is a fluent Arabic speaker who takes on a mix of commercial and investment treaty arbitration throughout the Middle East. He is increasingly turned to by Middle Eastern governments for cases involving issues of public international law.

Mark is exceptional in his technical capabilities and responsiveness.

Mark Wassouf is efficient, on time, responsive and covers all the points.

Mark is hard-working, clever, charming and drafts in a phenomenally compelling way. He is also a great team player and is great on his feet.

Mark Wassouf is serious, diligent, fair-minded and balanced. Moreover, he gives clear advice and is an eloquent advocate.

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Nicholas Craig KC
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Nicholas Craig KC is a London-based barrister who frequently acts in Middle East-related arbitrations as well as handling DIFC litigation proceedings. He is particularly noted for his insurance practice.

He is a good-value silk as he is willing to roll up his sleeves.

Nicholas Craig is very experienced and a good, calm and measured barrister.

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Silks (KC)

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Tom Montagu-Smith KC
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Nicholas Craig KC
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Juniors

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Matthew Watson
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Mark Wassouf
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