Dispute Resolution: Commercial
UK
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Peter de Verneuil Smith KC
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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.
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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.
Dispute Resolution: CommercialChambers Global GuidePeter is a cool-headed advocate who is very experienced and extremely user-friendly.
Dispute Resolution: CommercialChambers Global GuidePeter is pragmatic, commercial and creative.
Dispute Resolution: CommercialChambers Global GuidePeter is a true, trusted adviser who relates very well to clients.
Dispute Resolution: Commercial ChanceryChambers Global GuidePeter is an excellent KC who is very bright and thorough. He gets to the nub of the issues and gives clear, commercial advice.
Dispute Resolution: Commercial ChanceryChambers Global GuidePeter 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.
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