International Arbitration - The English Bar | Global

3 Verulam Buildings enjoys a well-established reputation as having "genuine arbitration experience as counsel across the full range of arbitration specialisms." The set is steeped in a long history of top-quality appointments in the financial services sector, often acting in arbitrations relating to shareholder disputes, as well as arbitration award enforcements. Its barristers also demonstrate expertise in energy and development-related disputes for clients across the Middle East, Europe and Africa, frequently conducted under the rules of the LCIA, the ICC, SIAC and UNCITRAL. Members offer additional strength to clients in investor-state disputes, acting in complex and high-value ICSID arbitrations. An interviewee praises the set: "3 Verulam Buildings' barristers are highly responsive and pragmatic in their approach to running cases."

Stuart Pullam is the director of clerking.

Twenty Essex is a prominent set in the arbitration market, noted for its capabilities in commercial, investment treaty and insurance disputes. The set has a strong international presence, and its barristers appear in complex and high-profile disputes across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Members here are deeply experienced in acting under the auspices of various arbitral bodies, including HKIAC, SIAC, the ICC, the LCIA and the LMAA, and in ad hoc arbitrations. A source reports: "Twenty Essex has strong arbitration expertise with broad experience in arbitration hearings." The barristers offer expertise across a range of industries, regularly acting for clients in the insurance, shipping and energy sectors, and are particularly skilled in handling award enforcement disputes.

Chris Theobald is the practice director.