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What the Team is Known For

3 Verulam Buildings (3VB) 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.

Strengths

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3VB offers credible experience in the region coupled with impressive technical accomplishments.

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3VB offers great banking litigation, fraud and commercial litigation expertise.

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3VB has excellent barristers who provide detailed advice.

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3VB is well versed in the operations of the DIFC Courts and has a very strong roster of barristers with experience in the Middle East.

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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.

Matthew is outstanding.

Working with Matthew is great; I would never hesitate to recommend him. He really knows his way around the DIFC Courts.

Matthew Watson's client service is top-notch and he has superb technical skills.

Matthew is a standout barrister. He stays on top of very complex details and is a very skilled written advocate.

Matthew is extremely capable and produces really sharp written work. He is very diligent and hard-working. He really is a rising star.

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Tom Montagu-Smith
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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, including many precedent-setting matters. He receives extremely high levels of praise from sources, who highlight his in-depth legal knowledge and powerful advocacy skills.

Tom is the go-to barrister for DIFC litigation. He is meticulously prepared, commercial and a brilliant lawyer with an unrivalled knowledge of DIFC law.

Tom Montagu-Smith really knows his stuff and is such a pleasure to deal with. He is top of the game in the DIFC Courts.

Tom is a standout superstar.

Tom has a massive brand name in the Middle East. He is really well known and respected by the judges of the DIFC Courts, and masterful when it comes to detail.

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Nicholas Craig
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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.

Nicholas Craig KC is an expert in the Middle East.

Nicholas is very experienced in DIFC Court disputes.

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Farhaz Khan
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Farhaz Khan KC is a well-established barrister who has a strong reputation in the field of banking and financial services disputes. He is frequently active on DIFC matters and also has experience concerning financial regulatory issues in the ADGM.

Farhaz is an excellent banking lawyer.

Farhaz is a well-regarded banking silk.

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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 Wassouf is a great arbitration specialist.

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Yash Bheeroo
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Yash Bheeroo is gaining ever more prominence for his handling of major disputes in the courts of the DIFC and ADGM. He is especially noted for white-collar fraud cases, with experience representing clients in groundbreaking and high-value matters.

His advocacy is excellent and his written pleadings are very good. I feel very well supported. He has a lot of Middle East knowledge, which is really important, and he's a strong advocate.

Yash has a mind for strategic considerations that is well beyond his years of call. He communicates clearly and effectively, and is a very capable lead advocate with strong cross-examination skills.

Yash is very good at managing client expectations, he has very good manner about him.

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Ravi Jackson
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Ravi Jackson is increasingly noteworthy for his Middle East practice, which encompasses arbitration as well as DIFC litigation. He is frequently active on banking, shareholder and contractual disputes.

Ravi is technically precise and hard-working.

Ravi Jackson is evidently capable of dissecting complex legal issues. He possesses an unflappable attitude, and has excellent draftsmanship skills and a strong work ethic.

Ravi is very reliable and has done a lot of hearings in the DIFC Courts. His work product is excellent.

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Timothy Killen
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Timothy Killen is a respected English barrister who has a rising profile for disputes before the DIFC Courts. Based in London, he is regularly instructed to represent clients operating in sectors such as financial services, energy and insurance. He joined 3 Verulam Buildings in September 2025 after leaving 2 Temple Gardens.

Tim is a very good advocate, very charming and good at getting a tribunal on his side. He is clear, concise, down-to-earth and courteous as an opponent.

Timothy is first class.

Timothy Killen is extremely good.

Timothy is a fantastic lawyer and great advocate.

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Ranked Barristers at
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Tom Montagu-Smith KC
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Nicholas Craig KC
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Farhaz Khan KC
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Timothy Killen KC
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Matthew Watson
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Mark Wassouf
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Yash Bheeroo
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Ravi Jackson
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