Arbitration (International)
Global Guide 2024 : Global Market Leaders
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Three Crowns is a market-leading global practice skilled at handling both PIL and international arbitration. The firm incorporates teams located across London, Washington DC, Paris and Singapore hubs. The firm offers:
• Expertise in both commercial arbitration and investment treaty claims, particularly in Europe and Latin America.
• Experience representing sovereign states and private sector heavyweights.
• In-depth knowledge of disputes arising in the energy, natural resources and financial services sectors, as well as construction arbitration.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a very good approach."
"They have a very good approach."
Notable Practitioners
Constantine Partasides KC is a leading figure in the global arbitration space. As one of the founding partners of Three Crowns, Partasides is renowned for his experience sitting as an arbitrator and his representation of clients in the energy and natural resources industry. With repeated success securing multibillion-dollar awards in highly complex disputes, Partasides possesses notable credentials in handling ground-breaking investment treaty arbitrations and disputes under the scope of public international law.
Gaëtan Verhoosel KC has a renowned practice serving as an arbitrator and representing clients involved in investor-state and commercial arbitrations. Bringing to bear his previous experience as a legal adviser at the WTO, Verhoosel has led landmark arbitrations, obtaining high-value awards.
"Gaëtan is a very good advocate."
Qualified to practise Greek, UK and French law, Georgios Petrochilos KC stands out as a leading choice for clients seeking a robust skill set and considerable experience in international arbitration. He acts as counsel across commercial, investor-state and state-versus-state disputes.
"Georgios is excellent. He is a very good advocate and cross-examiner."
Paris-based Todd Wetmore offers solid experience in international arbitration, possessing an impressive practice centred on handling complex arbitrations from European, African and Middle Eastern jurisdictions. Acting as counsel and serving as the vice-president of the ICC Court, Wetmore is widely recognised for his extensive experience and deep well of knowledge in investment treaty and commercial arbitrations, particularly across technical sectors such technology, energy, construction and infrastructure.
"Todd has an amazing ability to understand technical issues with the law and carries out killer cross-examinations."