The ‘excellent and specialised international arbitration practice’ at Three Crowns LLP acting for leading multinationals in high-profile disputes, with expertise spanning commercial, investor-state, and state-to-state cases. Based in Washington DC, the team has a dedicated practice representing sovereigns, with experience handling matters for the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Republic of Chile. Team head Luke Sobota frequently acts as lead counsel in investor-State and commercial disputes, acting on investment arbitrations involving multi-billion-dollar claims related to expropriation, and denial of justice, demonstrating the human rights expertise of the practice. Liz Snodgrass ’provides first rate advice’ and is skilled at handling arbitrations in the aerospace, financial services, and oil and gas sectors, while Scott Vesel has experience acting on significant international arbitrations, including recently representing a consortium including four oil supermajors in relation to disputes with the Republic of Kazakhstan. Simon Consedine also leads the team, and notably represents clients in the construction and private equity industries. Nicola Peart is noted. Charles (Chuck) Kotuby joined the practice in March 2024 from Jones Day.
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‘Excellent and specialised international arbitration practice’
‘Liz Snodgrass provides first rate advice, is very responsive and directly available. Excellent advocacy skills’
Key clients
- Boeing
- ExxonMobil
- Elliott Associates
- Chevron
- ContourGlobal
- Viorel Micula
- Sultanate of Oman
Work highlights
- Representing Elliott Associates in relation to a USD500+ million investment treaty claim against the Republic of Korea which is among the foremost cases on state corruption in the investment context.
- Representing ContourGlobal Kosovo in its claims against the Government of the Republic of Kosovo and various publicly owned enterprises of the Republic of Kosovo in a London-seated ICC arbitration.
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
Nicola Peart; Charles Kotuby