David Lewis KC

David Lewis KC operates a strong advocacy and advisory practice. He marshals his shipping and commodities knowledge in international arbitrations and court cases. Dry shipping and commodities are particular areas of focus.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: The English Bar - Singapore

Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Lewis KC of Twenty Essex has extensive experience acting as lead counsel in high-profile international arbitrations. His practice has an emphasis on energy and natural resources disputes.

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International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders

Band 3

Individual Editorial

David Lewis KC is experienced in appearing before courts and arbitral tribunals including the ICC, SIAC and the LMAA. His arbitration practice continues to thrive and he receives notable instructions from clients in Singapore. He is an expert in complex shipping disputes, as well as those arising in the energy and banking sectors. He regularly accepts appointments as the sole counsel in an arbitration.

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Energy & Natural Resources - UK

Band 4

Individual Editorial

David Lewis KC is a well-reputed silk with significant experience as both an advocate and adviser in oil and gas disputes. He has expertise in relation to various joint venture agreements and production sharing contracts. His practice includes contractual disputes relating to the transportation of oil and LNG, as well as mining claims.

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Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK

Band 4

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David Lewis KC

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"David is a go-to counsel for most complex disputes. He is commercially minded, approachable and accommodating to the needs of the client."

Shipping & Commodities respondent
Global

"David is very good, very bright, easy to work with and a go-to for a lot of work in this space."

Shipping & Commodities respondent
Global

"He is very clear in his advice and has the ability to take something very complex and break it down to make it understandable."

Shipping & Commodities respondent
Global

"David Lewis is very user-friendly, solid and technically smart."

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: The English Bar respondent
Global

"His preparation is second to none and it inspires a lot of confidence in the client."

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: The English Bar respondent
Global

"A go-to counsel for the most complex disputes, he is sharp and commercially minded, approachable and accommodating to the needs of even of the most demanding clients."

International Arbitration - The English Bar respondent
Global

"He is an exceptionally user-friendly KC who is very responsive, and he cares about the outcome."

International Arbitration - The English Bar respondent
Global

"He's extremely diligent and gets completely immersed in the detail."

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Global

"He's a very able and user-friendly silk."

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Global

"He's one of the best examples of the modern legal brain. He's super responsive, provides just the right level of analysis, and is crisp and clear."

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Global

"David Lewis is someone you take very seriously if you see him on the other side."

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Global

"David makes himself familiar with the case and available for all work that needs to be done. A barrister who never sacrifices quality, he is fantastic at providing advice in a clear and succinct manner, even when the issues in the case are complicated."

Dispute Resolution: Commercial respondent
Global

"Brilliant at structuring arguments in a methodical way."

Dispute Resolution: Commercial respondent
Global

"David Lewis does exceptionally well in technically challenging cases."