Public International Law: The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
3VB possesses strong credentials in investor-state arbitration. The set handles an impressive roster of high-value disputes on behalf of sovereign states and investors across the world, including in the Middle East, Africa and East Asia. Barristers here are highly adept at acting before a range of international courts and arbitral institutions including the ICC and ICSID. Recent highlights include Wikipedia v Turkey, a challenge before the ECtHR to the Turkish government's decision to block access to Wikipedia.
Client service
"The clerks are responsive and always helpful."
Stephen Penson and Stuart Pullum are the joint senior practice managers.
Notable Practitioners
Cameron Miles
Cameron Miles is a talented barrister who has a noteworthy practice handling investor-state arbitrations involving numerous national governments and is deeply familiar with ICSID proceedings. "Cameron is bubbling with ideas and it is evident he has expertise in public international law and state immunity matters." "He is fantastic, particularly when it comes to public international law issues. He is fantastically bright and brings a great sense of humour to cases." "Cameron Miles is very confident, very knowledgeable and has a good understanding of the law."
Can Yeginsu
Can Yeginsu is instructed in a broad range of international law disputes, tackling issues relating to diplomatic immunity, bilateral investment treaties, human rights and state responsibilities. His work in the ECtHR is particularly notable, and he produces strong advocacy in ICSID proceedings. "Can is excellent - very responsive and very detailed." "A very well-rounded barrister who is very conscious of the commercial and arbitration world."
Zachary Douglas KC
Zachary Douglas KC is a fluent Russian speaker and an expert in international human rights cases, investment treaty work and inter-state boundary disputes. He also takes appointments as arbitrator.
Christopher Harris KC
Christopher Harris KC is a distinguished silk for investment treaty arbitration. He is highly experienced in acting for both investors and states, often in disputes involving major energy holdings. He has notable expertise in rules governing commercial cooperation between Islamic states. "Outstanding expertise."
Mark Wassouf
Mark Wassouf is an increasingly popular choice of counsel for high-value BIT disputes. He has represented investor claimants and numerous defendant states. "Mark Wassouf is clear, concise and extremely well versed in the landscape of bilateral investment treaties."
