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03 December 2019
Issue: 7867 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Three Crowns—Leilah Bruton

Global arbitration law firm announces new counsel

Three Crowns LLP has announced the arrival of Leilah Bruton as counsel, in its London office.

Leilah joins the firm from the London office of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, where she was promoted to counsel in May 2018.

Leilah has represented clients in both international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, with a particular focus on disputes in the energy and telecommunications sectors. Her practice has extended to most major arbitration rules, including the ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC and LCIA rules.

Leilah has been recognised in Who’s Who Legal: Future Leaders since 2018 and in the Legal 500 International Arbitration Powerlist (2019). She is qualified in England & Wales and is fluent in French.

Commenting on her appointment, Leilah said: ‘Three Crowns has an impressive reputation for handling complex, international arbitrations, and I am delighted to be joining the firm, working alongside a formidable team of disputes specialists.’

Three Crowns partner, Constantine Partasides QC said: ‘I have worked with Leilah in Paris and London over many years, and know first-hand the considerable qualities that make her an up-and-coming star of the arbitration bar. We at Three Crowns are very excited that Leilah has joined us as a key addition to our growing client offering.’

Issue: 7867 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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