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What the Team is Known For

3 Verulam Buildings is a leading set for commercial disputes. It has leveraged its impressive expertise to develop a significant presence in group litigation and enjoys a strong reputation for securing commercial outcomes - as one source put it, "they always deliver". In recent years, barristers from the set have been instructed in major Section 90A FSMA claims including Glencore, Serco and Clydesdale Bank. Tenants of 3VB also acted in Various Claimants v Santander PLC, a group action by 40,000 claimants who were allegedly mis-sold PPI.

Kathryn Paterson is the chambers director.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Adam Kramer
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Adam Kramer
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Band 1

Adam Kramer KC enjoys a high profile in the group litigation field, having acted for claimants in a number of large-scale securities and consumer claims.

He has star quality. He is very clever. He always has the judge's attention. He is a standout expert in quantum and damages and utterly brilliant.

He can digest ridiculous amounts of information and present them in simple and persuasive way. In huge cases, he can cut through a lot of nonsense and get to the issues judges care about.

Peter de Verneuil Smith
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Peter de Verneuil Smith
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Band 1

Peter de Verneuil Smith KC has an extensive group litigation practice and has come to be regarded by some as a go-to resource in the area. He is known for his work in important financial services group claims, some of which have tested the ability of shareholders to bring securities class actions in the UK.

Peter is a brilliant mind and very commercial.

Peter is very bright and has a disarming manner in court.

Peter is very on top of the issues in the market.

Andrew Onslow
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Andrew Onslow
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Band 2

Andrew Onslow KC is a highly sought after advocate for shareholder claimant groups, thanks to his involvement in major financial services cases using Section 90A FSMA.

Andrew doesn't just turn up. He always prepares the best way to present a point.

He is a smooth operator, charming and persuasive.

Andrew is a heavyweight in shareholder litigation and knows his way around the market.

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Jonathan Nash
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Band 2

Jonathan Nash KC has appeared in a number of high-profile mass claims in the banking and financial services sectors, including the Ingenious claims.

Jonathan is outstanding in every competency that is required of a barrister. His written ability, oral advocacy and strategic thinking are incredibly impressive.

Jonathan is an excellent leader for big cases.

Jonathan has a very calm and autorotative manner. A straightforward and trustworthy advocate.

Jonathan is an exceptional advocate. I was incredibly impressed by his ability to respond on his feet.

Calum Mulderrig
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Calum Mulderrig
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Up and Coming

Calum Mulderrig is an up-and-coming barrister with a well-earned reputation in securities litigation, especially under Section 90a of the FSMA.

Calum's fantastic. He's incredibly bright and operates way above his year of call. He clearly loves the law, loves getting stuck in, and has really clear drafting. He is a valuable member of any team.

Highly intellectual and able to deal with difficult clients easily, Calum combines barristerial flair with a solicitor's background to understand what we want and liaise with clients.

Judy Fu
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Judy Fu
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Up and Coming

Judy Fu is building a strong practice in Group Litigation, leveraging her previous experiences as a solicitor at Skadden Arps to assist large corporations, typically in defending s90/s90a claims.

Judy is incredibly bright. She isn't afraid to get stuck in, is really responsive and is a great member of the team.

Judy is a rising star as a group litigator: she is extremely capable in dealing with difficult procedural issues in group litigation, has an incredible work rate and makes persuasive legal arguments.

Ranked Barristers at
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Adam Kramer KC
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Adam Kramer KC
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Peter de Verneuil Smith KC
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Peter de Verneuil Smith KC
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Band 1
Andrew Onslow KC
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Andrew Onslow KC
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Jonathan Nash KC
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Band 2

Juniors

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Calum Mulderrig
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Calum Mulderrig
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Up and Coming
Judy Fu
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Judy Fu
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Up and Coming