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Three Crowns LLP

International Arbitration: The Elite

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Three Crowns LLP

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International Arbitration: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Three Crowns is a highly respected arbitration boutique with excellent credentials in high stakes investment treaty work and commercial arbitration matters. The team is noted for its skillful handling of energy sector arbitrations, in addition to housing strength in disputes within the finance and defense sectors. The firm calls upon an experienced roster of high-caliber attorneys in Washington, DC, London and Paris to offer expertise in major cross-border disputes and offers substantial experience acting for global corporations as well as sovereign states.

Work Highlights

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  • Three Crowns represented Elliott Associates in an investment claim against the Republic of Korea, arising from a governmental corruption scandal that led to the prosecution, conviction and incarceration of Korea’s then-Head of State.

Strengths

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  • They offer robust knowledge and expertise, a pragmatic, reasoned and thorough approach, and a constructive and strong relationship with clients. They're one of the most premium quality advisers.

    International Arbitration: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Three Crowns was head and shoulders above in terms of technical and practical knowledge.

    International Arbitration: The Elite respondentUSA
  • They have the ability to get things right the first time. They developed a strategy and long-term plan for the arbitration right from the outset and, importantly, they were not afraid to give the client real advice. They don't just placate me and are willing to give me feedback if they disagreed with me.

    International Arbitration: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Three Crowns demonstrated extraordinary commercial awareness, quickly grasping the full spectrum of issues we faced - legal, strategic and operational. Their counsel was consistently aligned to protect not just our legal position, but also our market credibility, investor confidence and long-term leverage. They were not just solving a case - they were safeguarding a business.

    International Arbitration: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Their work consistently reflects a rare blend of intellectual rigor, strategic foresight and practical execution. First, their command of the facts was unmatched - they demonstrated a precise, almost surgical understanding of every element of each claim, no matter how complex or nuanced. But what truly set them apart was their comprehensive situational awareness. They deeply understood the broader competitive environment: the disposition and decision-making style of the arbitrator, the posture and tactics of opposing counsel, and even the emotional dynamics of the other side.

    International Arbitration: The Elite respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Luke A Sobota
    Band 2Luke A Sobota

    Luke A Sobota

    Luke Sobota counsels high profile clients across big-ticket commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.
    • Luke is exceptional and one of the strongest advisers I've worked with across all legal specialties.

      International Arbitration: The Elite respondentUSA
    • He is phenomenal, he anticipates our needs before we figure out what we need and is very good at connecting dots, anticipating areas we should be concerned about. He gives us fit-for-purpose advice that can be disseminated throughout the company.

      International Arbitration: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Luke distinguished himself as an exceptional strategist and leader. Luke maintained a sharp focus on the issues that truly mattered, ensuring the team’s energy was directed toward the most impactful priorities. What set him apart was his ability to adapt in real time. He demonstrated exceptional agility - refining positions, seizing opportunities and anticipating challenges before they emerged.

      International Arbitration: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Band 3Elizabeth Snodgrass
    Band 3Elizabeth Snodgrass

    Elizabeth Snodgrass

    Elizabeth Snodgrass is particularly well regarded for her expertise in the energy and mining sector and handles both commercial and investment treaty disputes.
    • Liz is attentive to the client's concerns and is able to join up the legal aspects with the business concerns. Moreover, she shares her logic and way of thinking which allows the client to step into her shoes and allows the clients to see that she is putting herself in their shoes.

      International Arbitration: The Elite respondentUSA
    • She has excellent judgment - that's her single defining characteristic. She has excellent tactical judgment and the ability to read tribunal. She is very very thorough and thoughtful about legal issues.

      International Arbitration: The Elite respondentUSA
    • She's excellent on her feet and is somebody who prides themselves on knowing the granular facts of a matter, despite being very senior, She has a great professorial way about her when she's presenting and explaining things, which exudes confidence.

      International Arbitration: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Band 6Scott Vesel
    Band 6Scott Vesel

    Scott Vesel

    Scott Vesel has a strong reputation for his extensive arbitration practice and is highly regarded for his deep expertise in the oil and gas, heavy construction and mining sectors. He speaks several languages, including French, German and Russian.

    • Scott’s oral arguments are fantastic. He remains calm and soft-spoken, almost like telling a bedtime story, with tribunals settling in as if they’ve had their hot cocoa.

      International Arbitration: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Scott has an impressive ability to manage complex and sophisticated matters with intelligence, professionalism, clarity and dedication, supporting decision-making at the highest levels.

      International Arbitration: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingNicola Peart
    Up and ComingNicola Peart

    Nicola Peart

    Washington-based Nicola Peart is a special legal consultant at Three Crowns, and has notable experience handling commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.

    • Nicola's a great attorney. She provides thoughtful analysis throughout our engagements.

      International Arbitration: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingSimon Consedine
    Up and ComingSimon Consedine

    Simon Consedine

    Simon Consedine has a growing presence in in the arbitration space and is noted for his capable handling of both commercial and investment-treaty disputes.

    • It was a pleasure working with Simon, he was very respectful and very professional.

      International Arbitration: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Simon was deeply engaged with me and our company - ensuring that our voice, our priorities and our evidence were fully integrated into the case narrative. Simon combined meticulous preparation with a genuine understanding of our business, our challenges and the stakes we faced.

      International Arbitration: The Elite respondentUSA

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