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About
Provided by David Mildon KC
Practice Areas
David Mildon KC’s practice covers a wide range of international arbitration, commercial litigation and dispute resolution. He sits as arbitrator and appears as advocate in commercial arbitrations worldwide. He has been involved both as advocate and as expert determiner in a number of determinations in the international energy industry. He has also appeared in various roles in disciplinary proceedings in the insurance and financial services industries. He advises clients in both contentious and non-contentious situations. His main fields of practice include oil, gas, and electricity arbitration and litigation, insurance, banking, shipping, international sale of goods and financial services.
His work has included renewables, carbon trading, electricity trading transmission and distribution (including across borders). His practice includes a particular emphasis on issues specific to long term contracts including periodic price reviews as well as other types of contractual review of contract terms which are not operating as originally intended. He has appeared as advocate or arbitrator in diverse locations including Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Paris, Geneva, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Lisbon, Budapest and Antigua. He has given papers on oil, gas and electricity related topics and on the interaction between expert determination and arbitration at international conferences and also on shipping issues.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
David Mildon KC of Essex Court Chambers enjoys acclaim for his specialist expertise in traditional and renewable energy litigation and arbitration. He has appeared in international proceedings held across the world, under LCIA, DIAC, SIAC, KLRCA and ICC institutional rules, to name a few, in addition to ad hoc arbitrations. He is a go-to arbitrator for disputes concerning energy supply contracts.
David Mildon KC is experienced at handling an array of energy matters and offering a strong overseas practice. Mildon is an expert in oil and gas, electricity and renewables issues; he is also noted for his work on cases concerning the Climate Change Levy and carbon trading. Acknowledged for his intellectual capacity, he has a particular interest in cases requiring in-depth economic analysis.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"David Mildon has huge knowledge of the industry, particularly around pricing. He is able to get through a lot of material and get to the heart of the matters."
"David Mildon is well known for his experience and expertise in gas pricing disputes. He's a safe pair of hands."
"David's technical knowledge and experience are an asset for the tribunal, as is his helpful responsiveness."
"David Mildon produces the most beautiful and succinct economic awards extremely quickly."
"David is an exceptionally capable and acute lawyer."
"David Mildon has huge knowledge of the industry, particularly around pricing. He is able to get through a lot of material and get to the heart of the matters."
"David Mildon is well known for his experience and expertise in gas pricing disputes. He's a safe pair of hands."
"David's technical knowledge and experience are an asset for the tribunal, as is his helpful responsiveness."
"David Mildon produces the most beautiful and succinct economic awards extremely quickly."
"David is an exceptionally capable and acute lawyer."
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