With an impressive global reach in state and sovereign representation, alongside multinational corporates,Three Crowns LLP is desirable in high-stakes international arbitration, spanning investment treaty, international commercial and public international law disputes. The team has a strong track record of handling sensitive matters for the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Republic of Chile, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Republic of Finland. Luke Sobota is an authority in complex international dispute resolution, recognized for his role in multi-billion-dollar claims pertaining to expropriation, fair and equitable treatment, and denial of justice. Liz Snodgrass draws on deep experience in commercial and investment and treaty arbitrations to handle arbitrations in the aerospace, financial, mining, oil and gas sectors. Scott Vesel is well versed across a myriad of international investment and commercial arbitrations, sitting as a go-to for clients in oil and gas, construction and energy sectors. Simon Consedine is a key contact for clients in the construction and private equity space. Nicola Peart is another key member of the team. The team is based in Washington DC.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team are professional, efficient and knowledgeable. I have watched them in examination and cross-examination, and I was impressed as a lawyer. They are all cooperating and making sure that the client gets the best service possible.’
‘Simon Consedine was very professional, highly skilled, strong knowledge of the law and procedures, well-prepared, detail oriented and may I add supper friendly.'
‘A relatively small firm that pretty much only does international arbitration. Generally lean partner-led teams. Straightforward and pragmatic. Disciplined on budget. Excellent in-house advocacy capabilities.’
‘Luke Sobota is very smart and incisive, great advocate. Mihir Chattopadhyay is clearly very bright and a reassuring presence. Aarushi Nargas is clearly very bright and will go far. William Sullivan is a great team player, good with clients and extremely intelligent.’
‘Charles Kotuby is extremely knowledgeable and commercially minded. The firm has been supremely helpful in our ICSID Arbitration in every imaginable way.’
‘Charles Kotuby has strong experience, knowledge and commercial mindset.’
Key clients
- Boeing
- BP America
- Chevron
- ContourGlobal
- Elliott Associates
- Eni
- ExxonMobil
- Park Avenue Capital LLC
- Sacyr
- Sultanate of Oman
- TotalEnergies
- Viorel Micula
Work highlights
Representing the Republic of Guatemala in post-award proceedings replacing the firm that participated during the arbitration in the matter Energía y Renovación Holding, S.A. v. Republic of Guatemala.
Representing US-based Park Avenue Capital LLC (PAC) in ICSID arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Moldova, invoking the protections of the 1993 Moldova-USA bilateral investment treaty (BIT).
Representing Gold Reserve Limited in a pending ICSID arbitration arising from the Republic of Venezuela’s expropriatory and other illicit abusive actions against the company.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Simon Consedine
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Luke Sobota; Liz Snodgrass; Scott Vesel; Simon Consedine
Other key lawyers
Mihir Chattopadhyay; Aarushi Nargas; William Sullivan; Nicola Peart