David Brynmor Thomas QC - Arbitrator, Counsel

39 Essex Chambers

Nationality: British
Country of Residence: Australia

Description

David acts in disputes arising from the structuring and execution of contracts across a range of industries, including: energy, mining and natural resources; major infrastructure projects; manufacturing; product development and licensing; and joint ventures and other business and investment structures. Now an Honorary Professor at the School of International Arbitration, Queen Mary University of London, he originally qualified as a physician before studying law.

Languages Spoken

Language Level
English Advanced
French Basic

ICC Arbitration Experience

The number of times I have acted for the ICC as:

Chair of Tribunal: 1 to 20
Sole Arbitrator: 1 to 20
Co Arbitrator: 1 to 20
Party's Counsel: 21 to 40
Secretary or Other: 0

Other Arbitration Experience

The number of times I have acted for other Institutions as:

Chair of Tribunal: 1 to 20
Sole Arbitrator: 1 to 20
Co Arbitrator: 21 to 40
Party's Counsel: 21 to 40
Secretary or Other: 0

Have I sat as an arbitrator in cases where one party is not represented?: Yes

Legal Expertise

  • Common law
  • International law
  • Indian law

Other legal expertise: No

Other Experience

  • Mediation
  • Experts
  • Dispute Boards

Specialities

  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Corporate law
  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Information and Communication
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • Investment
  • Joint Ventures
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Real Estate