‘A leading set with serious strength in depth’, barristers at 3 Verulam Buildings regularly pivot between domestic and multi-jurisdictional disputes, advising insolvency practitioners, liquidators, corporates, insurers and banks. The set is well-versed in all aspects of insolvency litigation, including disputes raising elements of fraud. With a hearing scheduled in the Court of Appeal in 2025, Ewan McQuater KC represents the claimant in Crescent Gas Corporation v National Iranian Oil Company, a case concerning the transfer of property allegedly done to avoid the enforcement of judgments made following disputes over the supply of Iranian gas. Ian Wilson KC is leading Philip Hinks, James McWilliams and William Day for the liquidators in a major commercial fraud claim, Harrington & Charles Trading Co v Jatin Mehta, which relates to the alleged misappropriation and laundering of the proceeds of gold bullion loans.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks are very helpful and responsive. Stuart Pullum deserves special mention for his dependability and responsiveness.'
- '3VB are a leading set with serious strength in depth across the board. They can be relied on for every aspect of offshore work and are a go to set.'
- '3VB is a top set, very international with excellent juniors and seniors alike.'
- 'Sensible clerks who are easy to work with.'
- 'Very responsive and helpful.'
- '3VB is an excellent set. Good selection of Counsel at all levels, with first rate reputations.'
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Adrian Beltrami KC
Matthew Hardwick KC
‘Matthew is an excellent silk who can easily dissect complex legal issues and provide comprehensive yet practical and commercial advice to client.'
Ian Wilson KC
'Ian is calm and quick-witted, with a fantastic brain and a great way with clients. His advocacy style is assured and engaging, and he's always on top of all the documents.'
Adam Kramer KC
'Adam is extremely intelligent. He has a deep understanding of legal principle and has a mastery of the case law, particularly on issues of damages. He is able to effectively deploy these skills in novel or unusual circumstances.'
Jamie Riley KC
'An analytical mastermind, able to break down complex matters into straightforward propositions, with a capacity to absorb great amounts of detail that enables him during advocacy to respond swiftly and keenly.'
Andrew Sutcliffe KC
'His appellate advocacy is first rate - calm, measured and responsive to the court’s questions.'
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
William Day
‘Will is a phenomenal barrister with an excellent intellect and a great, easy going way about him. He is a pleasure to work with.’
Philip Hinks
Angharad Start
‘She is very astute, very sharp and great to have on your side. She has an excellent grasp of detail.'
James McWilliams
‘James has a robust, compelling and succinct style, and a level of gravitas and authority beyond his years of call.'