Fusing ‘unparalleled intellect with in-depth knowledge of arbitration strategy’, Three Crowns LLP’s recent engagements include commercial arbitrations across Asia, South America, and the Middle East; while its sector coverage encompasses aerospace, energy, construction, telecoms, financial services, and pharmaceuticals. The firm also maintains a thriving investor-state practice. Constantine Partasides KC‘s track record includes securing several high-value awards; Gaëtan Verhoosel KC, who works between the London and Madrid offices, is a longstanding commercial and investment treaty arbitration specialist; and Reza Mohtashami KC is a renowned Middle East dispute expert. The next line of key practitioners features Manish Aggarwal, who acts in commercial arbitrations under all the major arbitration rules; investor-state dispute expert Leilah Bruton; and Jonathan Fernandes, who acts in international investment treaty arbitrations in the energy, aerospace, commodity trading, mining, finance, construction, and insurance sectors. Richard Trinick is a specialist in energy, M&A, finance, and life sciences disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘This is a solid team comprised of high-calibre individuals.’
‘They are sharp and focused, and experts in their field. ’
‘The team members have significant expertise, and demonstrate a deep understanding and knowledge of their practice areas.’
‘Combines unparalleled intellect with in-depth knowledge of arbitration strategy and procedure.’
‘Reza Mohtashami KC is sharp, solutions oriented and thinks ahead.’
‘Manish Aggarwal, Leilah Bruton, Gaëtan Verhoosel KC and Richard Trinick are all recommended.’
Key clients
- American Express
- Apfin Investment Pte
- Boeing
- BP
- Chevron
- ContourGlobal
- Crescent Petroleum
- Eni
- ExxonMobil
- Guardian Holdings
- Sacyr
- Star India
Work highlights
Representing Crescent Petroleum in two cases against the National Iranian Oil Company, arising out of a gas sale and purchase agreement.
Obtaining a successful partial award, on behalf of Guardian Holdings and other investors, in a $1.7bn shareholder dispute with the majority owner of a large South Korean life insurance company.
Acting for Star India in a highly-publicised $940m case against Zee Entertainment, the dispute concerning cricket event-related broadcasting and digital rights.
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Practice head
Constantine Partasides KC; Reza Mohtashami KC
Other key lawyers
Gaëtan Verhoosel KC; Reza Mohtashami KC; Manish Aggarwal; Leilah Bruton; Jonathan Fernandes; Richard Trinick