Dispute Resolution: Commercial (Bar) | Global

3 Verulam Buildings' excellent reputation arises out of its involvement in headline-grabbing commercial cases. It is well regarded in the fields of banking and finance, financial services and fraud. Recent highlights include the following major cases: Allianz Funds Multi-Strategy Trust & ORS v Barclays PLC, securities litigation brought by hundreds of institutional investors against Barclays regarding its securities trading facilities; various claimants v Mercedes-Benz Group AG and others, a group action brought by over a million claimants in England and Wales over alleged breaches of European law concerning Nitrogen Oxide emissions; and Jinxin Inc v Aser Media Ptd Limited, a case valued at approximately USD715 million concerning allegations of bribery and corruption in international sports media. One source calls it "a very fine all round commercial set with high calibre across all ranks. Another comments: "3 Verulam Buildings is one of the best sets I've worked with for really complex commercial litigation."

Stuart Pullum is the Director of Clerking.

Twenty Essex has excellent commercial litigation capability and barristers who are experienced in arguing matters in all of the highest courts. Barristers here have skill in a number of areas, including intellectual property, insurance, shipping, international arbitration and energy, and are particularly noted for their expertise in private international law. Recent examples of the set's work include: Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse, Privinvest & others, involving allegations of fraud, bribery, corruption and conspiracy relating to the financing of a fisheries fleet; Diag Human v Czech Republic, an international commercial court action; and the Abraaj case, the largest piece of litigation in the Cayman Islands. One source remarks: "Their ability to grasp complex issues quickly, coupled with outstanding advocacy and a keen eye for detail, makes them an invaluable asset on any case."

Arron Zitver, Christopher Theobold and Anthony Carroll are the practice directors.