Three Crowns has maintained its Band 1 ranking for International Arbitration in the 2026 edition of Chambers France. Georgios Petrochilos KC and Todd Wetmore have been ranked as Band 1 in the guide, and Kathryn Khamsi and Shaparak Saleh have maintained their individual rankings. Ilija Mitrev Penushliski has been recognised as “Up and Coming” in this year’s guide.
In their review, Chambers France notes that Three Crowns has a “diverse arbitration practice covering commercial and investment disputes”, adding that “the team has demonstrable experience with all key arbitration rules”. One source highlights that Three Crowns “has excellent commercial understanding of the business combined with strategic thinking”. Clients praise the quality of our team, emphasising that “the team has quality lawyers at every level” with “insightful strategies and arguments, while another adds that their “ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and persuasively, both in written and oral advocacy, is outstanding”.
ABOUT TODD WETMORE
Todd maintains a Band 1 ranking in the guide, with Chambers noting that he is “highly accomplished in handling high-value energy and construction arbitrations”. One client emphasises that Todd’s “overall analytical mind is undoubtedly at the highest level amongst his peers in international arbitration”, with another adding that he is an “outstanding practitioner” who knows “how to win cases and litigate complex matters”. Qualified in civil and common law, Todd has 30 years of experience handling some of the largest and most complex commercial cases. He regularly acts as counsel in the oil & gas, technology, manufacturing, mining, and commodities sectors, and is a recognised specialist in infrastructure and construction disputes. Todd is a past Vice-President of the ICC Court of Arbitration.
ABOUT GEORGIOS PETROCHILOS KC
Georgios has been ranked in Band 1 for international arbitration in the France guide, which emphasises that he is “held in high regard for his expertise in both commercial and investment arbitrations”. Sources highlight that Georgios is a “highly trustworthy, intelligent and strategic lawyer”, with “impressive ability to present complex positions in a concise and effective manner”. Another source adds that Georgios “is the doyen of gas price reviews and an all-around stellar advocate”. Georgios has a broad practice spanning more than two decades and covering inter-State, investment, and commercial disputes. He has represented States, international organisations, and private parties in more than 70 disputes, including several appearances in the International Court of Justice.
ABOUT KATHRYN KHAMSI
Kathryn maintains her rankings Chambers France guide, in which clients emphasise that she is “is impressive and brilliant” and does an “an excellent job of keeping ahead of all the diverse needs” of her clients. Sources also add that Kathryn “brings enormous energy to the team and really thinks outside the box”, while managing “highly complex issues”. Kathryn acts for States and corporate clients in all types of disputes, including investment treaty and commercial. She is particularly sought after in high value disputes that raise complex issues of fact and law. She is also on the ICSID Panel of Arbitrators.
ABOUT SHAPARAK SALEH
Shaparak maintains her ranking in the Chambers France guide this year, which highlights her experience with “construction arbitration and annulment proceedings involving Latin American, Asian and African jurisdictions”. Clients report that Shaparak is highly proficient at handling complex matters and “strives to advance and safeguard clients’ interests at all times”. Another client adds that she “is responsive and very specialised in set-aside actions”. Shaparak has acted as counsel in a large number of commercial arbitrations, both under the rules of the major arbitral institutions and ad hoc, including post-M&A disputes and disputes in the construction sector.
ABOUT ILIJA MITREV PENUSHLISKI
Ilija has been newly ranked as “Up and coming Partner in this year’s guide. Chambers notes that he is “adept at handling both investor state and commercial disputes, with a focus on the energy sector”. Clients note that Ilija is “one of the best we have seen in this field”, is “very thorough, intelligent and sharp”, and “remarkably strategic in his thinking”. Another course notes that “Ilija combines deep subject matter expertise with a keen understanding of the commercial context”. Ilija has experience acting for States, corporate clients, and individuals in arbitrations conducted under the ICSID, UNICTRAL, ICC, LCIA and SCC arbitration rules, among others. He has a multi-disciplinary practice covering investment-treaty, gas-pricing, infrastructure, general commercial, public international law, and annulment & enforcement matters.