‘A “go to” set for complex commercial disputes’, 3 Verulam Buildings‘ members continue to act in complex, high-value cases across multiple jurisdictions, appearing before all levels of the English courts and international tribunals. Ewan McQuater KC is ’an expert cross-examiner‘ with established expertise in handling banking litigation, which is also a key area of strength for Adrian Beltrami KC. Among the juniors, Richard Hanke is ’technically superb‘, with an excellent track record in handling a broad spectrum of commercial disputes, and Can Yeğinsu’s ‘knowledge of commercial law is both broad and deep; what truly distinguishes him is his extraordinary talent for litigation strategy’. William Edwards KC took silk in March 2025, and Timothy Killen joined the team in October 2025.
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Profile
Position
Tim specialises in commercial disputes and arbitrations, with particular knowledge and experience across a number of industry sectors, particularly in insurance and reinsurance, financial services, building and construction, and energy. Tim’s practice encompasses various areas of specialist commercial law including expertise in commercial fraud, private international law, international trade and professional negligence.
Many of Tim’s cases have an international element, and he has notable familiarity with disputes in and concerning the Middle East.
Career
MA (Oxon), Called to the Bar 2010 (Gray’s Inn).
(Pegasus Trust Scholar – Inner Temple; Arden Senior Scholar – Gray’s Inn; Prince of Wales Scholar – Gray’s Inn).
Prior to joining chambers Tim taught law at university level, and has taught at the Universities of Oxford, Birmingham, London (Birkbeck), and Osnabrück.
Memberships
COMBAR, TECBAR, LBA
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- 'Stuart Pullum is very experienced. He understands the market inside out, is solutions oriented and runs an incredible practice.'
- 'Joe Brown and Stuart Pullum are excellent. They are consistently responsive, helpful, and highly competent. '
- 'Joe Brown and Stuart Pullum provide instrumental assistance and are highly accommodating of clients requests.'
- 'The service provided by the clerks’ room is consistently excellent.'
- 'Exceptional in the field of commercial litigation.'
- 'The set is outstanding in every respect, remarkable strength in depth, consistently high-calibre counsel, and a well-earned reputation for excellence in complex commercial and international disputes.'
- 'A first-class set.'
- '3VB is a brilliant chambers.'