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UK Bar
David Quest KC has a well-renowned practice in the banking and finance sphere focusing on areas relating to fraud, professional negligence and insurance disputes. He handles matters involving offshore elements and has experience in financial investigations and misrepresentation claims.
David Quest KC is able to draw on his mathematics and IT background to advise clients on cryptocurrency disputes. He offers complementary expertise in fraud and banking litigation. He co-authored the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce Legal Statement on Cryptoassets and Smart Contracts and regularly writes and lectures on the legal aspects of cryptoassets and blockchain.
David Quest KC devotes a large part of his work to international arbitration matters and offshore litigation, and has particular experience in Cayman Islands proceedings. His broad commercial practice encompasses fraud, finance, insurance and professional negligence, and he also handles shareholder disputes. Hehas particular expertise in the banking sector.
David Quest KC has a broad commercial practice with a focus on commercial disputes. His background in mathematics prior to being called to the Bar gives him an edge in complex financial cases. Many of his instructions have an international aspect.
Strengths
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"David Quest is a genius. He's a very, very impressive barrister - a very impressive advocate, extremely sharp and intelligent, and has a really scientific mind."
"David is very thoughtful and intelligent, and is a brilliant cross-examiner - he's very subtle in his approach which produces incredible outcomes."
"David is stratospherically intelligent, and yet, he is down to earth, humble, approachable and easy to work with. He's a popular leader."
"David provides great clarity of thought and quickly knows exactly what the key points are."
"David is very smart, highly articulate and good on his feet."
"David is a fantastic all-round silk, who combines a forensic approach with deft client-handling."
"David is an excellent cross-examiner who is always on top of his strategy, always in control and is measured and effective."
"David Quest is a genius. He's a very impressive barrister - a very impressive advocate, extremely sharp and intelligent, and he has a really scientific mind."
"David is very thoughtful and intelligent, and is a brilliant cross-examiner - he's very subtle in his approach, which produces incredible outcomes."
"David is stratospherically intelligent, and yet he is down to earth, humble, approachable and easy to work with. He's a popular leader."
"David works on complex high court claims, and is very good on banking litigation matters. He gives clear advice and is excellent to work with."
"David is a first-rate advocate and thinker, and a leader in cryptocurrency and tech-related litigation."
"David has great delivery and an incredible voice, and is very polished in his advocacy. He really thinks hard and makes an impact on the points he makes."
"David is hugely clever both technically and strategically, and delivers calm advice in stressful circumstances. His advocacy is great and his forensic approach to cross-examination is hugely valuable."
"David Quest is a genuine expert in the crypto field. He is always well prepared and gets stuck into the detail. He's all over the facts."
"David is a market leader. He is intelligent, thoughtful and pragmatic."
"David is a first-rate advocate and thinker, and a leader in crypto/tech-related litigation."
"'Clever' doesn't do him justice and he's a joy to work with."
"David is excellent. He has a measured, calm and controlled style. He is an excellent cross-examiner who is always on top of his strategy."
"David Quest is a genius. He's a very, very impressive barrister - a very impressive advocate, extremely sharp and intelligent, and has a really scientific mind."
"David is very thoughtful and intelligent, and is a brilliant cross-examiner - he's very subtle in his approach which produces incredible outcomes."
"David is stratospherically intelligent, and yet, he is down to earth, humble, approachable and easy to work with. He's a popular leader."
"David provides great clarity of thought and quickly knows exactly what the key points are."
"David is very smart, highly articulate and good on his feet."
"David is a fantastic all-round silk, who combines a forensic approach with deft client-handling."
"David is an excellent cross-examiner who is always on top of his strategy, always in control and is measured and effective."
"David Quest is a genius. He's a very impressive barrister - a very impressive advocate, extremely sharp and intelligent, and he has a really scientific mind."
"David is very thoughtful and intelligent, and is a brilliant cross-examiner - he's very subtle in his approach, which produces incredible outcomes."
"David is stratospherically intelligent, and yet he is down to earth, humble, approachable and easy to work with. He's a popular leader."
"David works on complex high court claims, and is very good on banking litigation matters. He gives clear advice and is excellent to work with."
"David is a first-rate advocate and thinker, and a leader in cryptocurrency and tech-related litigation."
"David has great delivery and an incredible voice, and is very polished in his advocacy. He really thinks hard and makes an impact on the points he makes."
"David is hugely clever both technically and strategically, and delivers calm advice in stressful circumstances. His advocacy is great and his forensic approach to cross-examination is hugely valuable."
"David Quest is a genuine expert in the crypto field. He is always well prepared and gets stuck into the detail. He's all over the facts."
"David is a market leader. He is intelligent, thoughtful and pragmatic."
"David is a first-rate advocate and thinker, and a leader in crypto/tech-related litigation."
"'Clever' doesn't do him justice and he's a joy to work with."
"David is excellent. He has a measured, calm and controlled style. He is an excellent cross-examiner who is always on top of his strategy."
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