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Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK
Strengths
Peter has so much insight and such a shrewd sense of what will and won't work. He is a very calm, measured and careful advocate.
Peter is a cool-headed advocate who is very experienced and extremely user-friendly.
Peter is pragmatic, commercial and creative.
Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery - UK
Strengths
Peter is a true, trusted adviser who relates very well to clients.
Peter is an excellent KC who is very bright and thorough. He gets to the nub of the issues and gives clear, commercial advice.
Peter is incredibly client-friendly and commercial, but without losing that quiet force of direction and clear strategy that is needed in a complex and fast-paced dispute.
Peter is very robust, highly objective and a good team player.
International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
Individual Editorial
Peter de Verneuil Smith KC is highly sought after for his broad expertise in commercial international arbitrations and related court matters, including enforcement. He is no stranger to advising on billion-dollar disputes, acting in several significantly high-value arbitrations over his career. He is considered a go-to silk for international shareholder disputes. He is called to the Bar of Hong Kong and the BVI.
Strengths
Peter is a brilliant advocate, very well prepared, very nimble on his feet and is able to engage with the judge or arbitrator.