3VB named Leading UK Set – Chambers Middle East Awards 2025

We are very pleased to announce that 3VB has been recognised as the Leading UK Barristers’ Set for Dispute Resolution Middle East-wide at the Chambers Middle East Awards 2025.

The awards ceremony took place at Kempinski Central Avenue in Dubai on Thursday 10th April 2025. This annual event celebrates exceptional legal achievements, innovation, and client service by top legal services providers across the region, based on research for the Chambers Middle East Guide 2025.

3VB is ranked in Band 1 for Dispute Resolution in the Middle East in the 2025 Global Guide, cited as one of the leading players for commercial disputes work in the DIFC.

In awarding the Leading Set distinction, Chambers & Partners highlights 3VB as a prominent Chambers, also renowned for its top-tier UK Bar rankings: “3 Verulam Buildings (3VB) is a well-established London chambers which consistently receives top-tier UK Bar rankings for Financial Services and Cryptoassets. Its members’ expertise in these fields regularly sees them appointed in high-stakes disputes cases in the Middle East. Of particular note among its members is Tom Montagu-Smith KC, who is frequently praised for his advocacy skills and is described by various sources as both “a legend in the market” and “a standout barrister in the region.” The set’s members are engaged to act on a wide variety of DIFC litigation and arbitration proceedings, with noted specialisms in insurance disputes, white-collar fraud matters and professional negligence claims. A notable example of the latter saw 3VB barristers Tom Montagu-Smith KC and Matthew Watson defend entities in the KPMG Group in DIFC litigation proceedings involving negligence claims relating to KPMG’s former role as auditor of the collapsed Abraaj investment funds.”

Congratulations to all the winners. The full list is available here.