Peter de Verneuil Smith KC

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 de Verneuil Smith KC is a well-regarded silk whose strong commercial chancery practice and expertise in fraud have gained him a burgeoning reputation in finance cases. He is adept at handling large-scale shareholder disputes, cases around securitisations (such as disputes concerning the correct construction of swap terms), and matters regarding loans and guarantees.

Peter de Verneuil Smith KC is a skilled barrister whose mandate of commercial cases extends beyond the UK to such jurisdictions as Switzerland and the UAE. He acts for both claimants and defendants, and is noted for his expertise in obtaining and opposing injunction applications such as freezing orders.

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.