SILK PROFILE

David Lewis KC

UK Bar 2026

Gatehouse Chambers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

14 years ranked

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

David Lewis KC has very substantial experience in commercial disputes. His broad-based commercial practice spans domestic and international litigation and arbitration as well as other forms of ADR, securities and financial services litigation, contractual disputes, directors and shareholders disputes, joint ventures and partnerships disputes, civil fraud, sales of goods and services, franchising, professional negligence, and agency (in particular commercial agency).

He is recommended by both Chambers UK and Legal 500 for commercial dispute resolution. They refer to him as "a bright and strategically creative silk" who is “incredibly impressive”. They note the fact that not only is he “an excellent advocate” but also that he is “highly user-friendly”, “down to earth, very commercial”. “When you have a difficult court case, he’s the guy you want. He really fights your corner, he’s extremely thorough and he knows his stuff”.

David Lewis KC is an accredited mediator.

Chambers Review

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Strengths

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His work rate is phenomenal.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
David is an exceptionally bright and impressive litigator. He has an excellent style and is able to win the ear of the court by the use of clear, well thought-out written and oral submissions.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
David is exceptionally impressive as an advocate. His attention to detail and highly considered approach prove extremely persuasive to the court.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
He is a very clever and user-friendly KC whom you want in your corner in a tough case.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
David is exceptional in his preparation and great in terms of his client manner. He is very commercial and down to earth.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar