David Owen KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 1 : International Arbitration: Arbitrators
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About
Provided by David Owen KC
Career
David is a full-time arbitrator and mediator, with a practice covering a wide range of international commercial disputes. The Chambers UK Guide has described him as “a figure right at the heart of the commercial dispute resolution world”.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
David Owen KC of Twenty Essex has vast experience in the market; he acts as both an arbitrator and mediator, and focuses his practice on commercial disputes. He demonstrates his ability to act as sole arbitrator as well as chair. He considers handling proceedings under LCIA, ICC and LMAA rules to be a key component of his practice, although he is also called upon to provide counsel on ad hoc issues. He is well versed in disputes stemming from the energy and manufacturing sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"David Owen is an extremely consciously arbitrator. He is very well balanced and prepared for hearings."
"David is a fantastic leader of the panel. He is very quick at responding and very prepared."
"David Owen is an extremely consciously arbitrator. He is very well balanced and prepared for hearings."
"David is a fantastic leader of the panel. He is very quick at responding and very prepared."