Zachary Douglas KC
‘Zac is one of the best minds practising as an arbitrator. He prepares thoroughly, with a firm grasp of any relevant law, domestic or international, and a strong and early grip on the evidence.’
Regarded as ‘a fantastic set for arbitration practitioners as a whole’, 3 Verulam Buildings contains specialists across a broad swathe of arbitrations. Zachary Douglas KC is highly skilled in commercial and public international law arbitrations, with a high level of experience in investor-state arbitrations. Christopher Symons KC specialises in insurance and reinsurance disputes, sitting under the ICC, LCIA, AAA and UNCITRAL rules. Sophie Nappert is seen as ’well-balanced’ and as having ‘superb legal analysis’. Cross-qualified as a chartered accountant, Jane Davies Evans KC sits as arbitrator in cases raising complex issues of quantum. Other notable tenants include Ali Malek KC .
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Testimonials
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- 'The leading chambers for international arbitration.'
- 'Because of the unique cross cultural experiences and diversity of their tenants, they have an unparalleled horizon which easily traverses complex disputes across common law and civil law worlds.'
- 'A fantastic set for arbitration practitioners as a whole.'
- 'A good set of commercial chambers.'
Lawyers
Leading arbitrators
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.
Ali Malek KC
‘He is very hardworking and always comes across as refined and has an excellent way of dealing with counsel appearing before him.’
Elizabeth Birch
Nicholas Craig KC
Jane Davies Evans KC
'Excellent understanding of complex construction issues and commercial drivers.'
Sophie Nappert
'She is an excellent arbitrator. Diligent, perceptive and very fair-minded. A particularly excellent chair of a panel.'
Christopher Symons KC
‘He is one of the outstanding arbitrators in the London market.'