Arbitration (International)
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Three Crowns's arbitration practice consists of market-leading, globally renowned practitioners in London and Paris who have an exclusive focus on international arbitration. The law firm is revered for its excellence in both commercial and investor-state arbitrations under various rules and seats across Europe and beyond. Three Crowns boasts notable expertise in cases arising from the energy and natural resources sector, including those relating to construction contracts, gas price reviews and disputed production-sharing contracts. The team also represents clients from the finance, mining and technology sectors in arbitrations arising from supply agreements, patents and joint venture disputes. The firm is frequently active on matters involving Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, predominantly acting for investors.
Work Highlights
- Three Crowns represented ContourGlobal Kosovo in its claims against the Government of the Republic of Kosovo and various publicly owned enterprises of the Republic of Kosovo in a London-seated ICC arbitration.
Strengths
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"Three Crowns has the ability to understand complex business issues and provide the most suitable advice for each and every issue in question. The firm focuses on a more personal approach towards the client, striking the perfect balance between breadth and depth."
"The firm's knowledge and approach to client service was great. Not only the knowledge the lawyers have on matters but the fact they have a pragmatic approach, truly understand complex issues and are able to simplify them - that's amazing!"
“The firm can provide appropriately sized teams for various levels of disputes - including the largest, most complex and highest-value disputes. Three Crowns' partners are unquestionably among the world's leading international arbitration practitioners.”
“They have been profoundly sophisticated in their approach.”
"It's a fantastic group."
"Three Crowns has the ability to understand complex business issues and provide the most suitable advice for each and every issue in question. The firm focuses on a more personal approach towards the client, striking the perfect balance between breadth and depth."
"The firm's knowledge and approach to client service was great. Not only the knowledge the lawyers have on matters but the fact they have a pragmatic approach, truly understand complex issues and are able to simplify them - that's amazing!"
“The firm can provide appropriately sized teams for various levels of disputes - including the largest, most complex and highest-value disputes. Three Crowns' partners are unquestionably among the world's leading international arbitration practitioners.”
“They have been profoundly sophisticated in their approach.”
"It's a fantastic group."
Notable Practitioners
As one of Three Crowns' top London-based practitioners, Constantine Partasides KC remains a towering figure in the arbitration world, frequently acting for multinational energy companies in highly sensitive investor-state disputes across Europe and beyond.
"His knowledge of the arbitration process is unparalleled. He is an outstanding oral advocate with an authoritative presence and the ability to firmly control opposing witnesses during cross-examination."
"He is very sage and very serious, yet is still approachable when you're struggling with marrying the legal principles with company objectives.”
"Constantine is one of the best professionals in this field globally.”
"He's brilliant."
Gaëtan Verhoosel KC boasts a wide practice, covering investor-state and commercial arbitrations under ICC and ICSID rules across Europe and beyond. He enjoys a strong reputation for his visibility in prominent construction and energy disputes.
"Gaëtan is a very experienced professional who is able to understand the client's needs and lead a team to deliver tailored legal advice.”
“He performs very well with respect to briefing strategies, legal arguments and strategic decisions.”
"He is top-notch."
Georgios Petrochilos KC is held in high esteem for his capabilities in European-wide gas price disputes as well as PCA-administered UNCITRAL arbitrations, whereby he acts for prominent energy and construction companies.
"His oral advocacy is absolutely brilliant."
"I love his thinking processes, and his intellectual rigour is second to none. I wholeheartedly recommend him; he is a delight to work with."
"Georgios is incredible in his arguments and how he manages the proceedings. It was a pleasure to work with him."
"He is excellent and very good in gas pricing reviews."
Todd Wetmore is an experienced practitioner based in Paris who regularly handles complex construction arbitrations under ICC rules across Europe. He has further expertise in gas price disputes.
"Todd has the ability to see the broad landscape of the case and connect the dots in a complex file. He is very strategic and also very kind, you can see he loves the art of building a case."
"He's a very effective advocate."
"Todd is very strong in construction."
"Todd is very pragmatic and a sharp lawyer."
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