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D. Brian King

USA 2026

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International Arbitration: Arbitrators - USA - Nationwide

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Brian King is widely considered a leading choice for commercial and investment arbitration proceedings, particularly those in the construction, life science and energy fields.

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  • Brian King is a first-class arbitrator. His intellectual rigor and work ethic are unmatched, as is his ability to handle the most complex and sensitive cases. He is also fair and procedurally robust. It is hard to imagine being appointed to a better arbitrator than him.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Brian is incredible — one of the best arbitrators I’ve ever sat with. He is thorough, gets to the details of the file quickly, and is a great team mate.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Brian is one of the very best commercial arbitrators in the world. He is experienced, on the ball, and a pleasure to work with.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsChambers Guide to the USA
  • I think the world of Brian. He has a unique quality in that he serves as an arbitrator without acting as an advocate for appointing parties. He is truly independent and takes a very fair approach to cases.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Brian impresses everyone he works with as being the smartest person in the room, and yet the most humble in his intellectual acuity. He is head and shoulders above almost anyone I’ve sat with. He is in a league above others, a truly towering intellect.

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USA - Nationwide

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