Nicholas Craig KC
He is an effective cross examiner with an incisive mind, and is quite unflappable.'
‘Top tier set’ 3 Verulam Buildings has an excellent reputation for handling complex commercial arbitrations and investment treaty matters in the Asia Pacific region. Nicholas Craig KC stands out for his ‘ability to absorb a huge quantity of material and identify immediately the key points on which a dispute will turn’. Hodge Malek KC‘s workload includes handling disputes in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore, and is sought after for his expertise in advising on matters touching on cyber fraud. Among the juniors, James Potts is well known for assisting with financial disputes.
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- 'The clerks at 3 Verulam Building are excellent.'
- 'Seamless and helpful clerking service.'
- 'Excellent clerking.'
- 'The clerks are efficient and helpful.'
- '3VB is an excellent set with top notch practitioners.'
- 'Excellent chambers.'
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.
Ali Malek KC
Christopher Harris KC
Hodge Malek KC
Hodge is extremely well prepared for his cases in terms of the facts and the law. He provides practical and clear advice.'
Rajesh Pillai KC
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.
James Potts
Yash Bheeroo
He knows the law well, is always well prepared, and is a first-rate strategist.'