David Gilmore
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
Band 1 : Dispute Resolution: International
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About
Provided by David Gilmore
Practice Areas
David is the Head of our Japan Dispute Resolution practice. He has over 20 years of experience in Japan and is widely respected for his market longevity, experience and seniority.
David is known for his expertise in international arbitration, including regularly conducting advocacy before experienced international arbitration panels. He is also sought by major companies to advise on anti-corruption compliance and internal investigations and is particularly experienced in advising companies in the manufacturing/industrials, pharmaceutical, TMT, and energy and natural resources sectors. David is a member of the SIAC and JCAA panels of arbitrators, and a member of the Advisory Board to the Japan International Dispute Resolution Centre.
Career
David is qualified in England and Wales and is licensed to practice in Japan as a Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi (registered foreign lawyer).
Personal
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Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
David Gilmore has a distinguished reputation for his depth of experience handling high-stakes dispute resolution matters. His broad expertise spans multi-jurisdictional commercial arbitration cases, FCPA investigations and strategic crisis management mandates, with a particular focus on the pharmaceutical sector.
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"David has successfully shown very good services to clients. He's able to appreciate the needs of large companies and has worked very diligently."
"David has successfully shown very good services to clients. He's able to appreciate the needs of large companies and has worked very diligently."