SILK PROFILE
David Owen KC

David Owen KC

UK Bar 2026

Chambers ranking badge
Share profile
Chambers ranking badge
Twenty Essex
 Twenty Essex

Ranked in 1 practice area

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

About

Provided by Twenty Essex

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Read a full summary of David's career on the Twenty Essex website

Career

David is a full-time arbitrator and mediator, with a practice covering a wide range of international commercial disputes. The Chambers UK Guide has described him as “a figure right at the heart of the commercial dispute resolution world”.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

International Arbitration: Arbitrators - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

David Owen KC has vast experience in the market; he acts as both an arbitrator and mediator and focuses his practice on commercial disputes. He demonstrates his ability to act as sole arbitrator as well as chair. He considers handling proceedings under LCIA, ICC and LMAA rules to be a key component of his practice, although he is also called upon to provide counsel on ad hoc issues. He is well versed in disputes stemming from the energy and manufacturing sectors.

View ranking table

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • David is an absolutely super arbitrator. He is really conscientious, hardworking and a very good lawyer.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsUK Bar

Ranked Barristers at Twenty Essex (147)

All Circuits

London (Bar)

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership