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Provided by Constantine Partasides KC
Constantine is one of the founding partners of Three Crowns, has appeared as lead counsel in some of the largest international arbitrations of the last two decades. He has secured a series of multi-billion dollar awards for his clients, and defended others in ‘bet-the-company’ claims arising in a number of different business sectors.
In addition to his counsel work, Constantine appears regularly as arbitrator, including in disputes that involve States and State entities. He has experience acting as Chairman or Sole Arbitrator in cases under the ICC Rules, the LCIA Rules, the SCC Rules, and the UNCITRAL Rules.
Constantine is recognised internationally in all major directories and publications at the top of the arbitration market. Chambers Global and UK recognises him as one of only two “Star Individuals” in international arbitration globally, with a market source saying he is “a leading figure in the global arbitration space”.
Constantine is a solicitor-advocate (Higher Courts Civil) and was appointed King’s Counsel in 2014. He was educated at King’s College, London and Cambridge University.
Constantine is a Member of the ICCA Governing Board and a Director of the LCIA Board.
Constantine is a co-author of the fourth, fifth, and sixth editions of the leading textbook on international arbitration, Redfern and Hunter on International Arbitration.
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Provided by Chambers
As one of Three Crowns' top London-based practitioners, Constantine Partasides KC remains a towering figure in the arbitration world, frequently acting for multinational energy companies in highly sensitive investor-state disputes across Europe and beyond.
Provided by Chambers
"His knowledge of the arbitration process is unparalleled. He is an outstanding oral advocate with an authoritative presence and the ability to firmly control opposing witnesses during cross-examination."
"He is very sage and very serious, yet is still approachable when you're struggling with marrying the legal principles with company objectives.”
"Constantine is one of the best professionals in this field globally.”
"He's brilliant."
"His knowledge of the arbitration process is unparalleled. He is an outstanding oral advocate with an authoritative presence and the ability to firmly control opposing witnesses during cross-examination."
"He is very sage and very serious, yet is still approachable when you're struggling with marrying the legal principles with company objectives.”
"Constantine is one of the best professionals in this field globally.”
"He's brilliant."
