David Quest KC

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 1

Dispute Resolution: Commercial

14 Years Ranked

Band 1

Offshore (Bar)

11 Years Ranked

Band 4

International Arbitration - The English Bar

Global Market Leaders

1 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

UK Bar 2026

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Offshore (Bar) - UK

Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Quest KC devotes a large part of his work to international arbitration matters and offshore litigation, and has particular experience in Cayman Islands proceedings. His broad commercial practice encompasses fraud, finance, insurance and professional negligence, and he also handles shareholder disputes. He has particular expertise in the banking sector.

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Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK

Band 1

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International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders

Band 4

Individual Editorial

David Quest KC is an accomplished arbitration counsel who has worked across multiple jurisdictions and under rules including the ICC and LCIA. He is regularly sought out to advice on matters involving a wide array of sectors including finance, crypto and engineering, to name just a few.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David is a very knowledgeable advocate with good BVI jurisdictional experience.

Offshore (Bar) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

David is a very skilled advocate, knows how to string along your opponents and get them where they need to be.

Offshore (Bar) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He is very good at analysing problems and fitting them into plausible narratives in terms of submissions.

Offshore (Bar) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

David Quest is phenomenally bright, down to earth and practical. He has the right balance of pragmatism and academic knowledge in the area, and is good to have on your side.

Dispute Resolution: Commercial respondent
Chambers Global Guide

David Quest is a fantastic barrister, who is so knowledgeable and authoritative.

Dispute Resolution: Commercial respondent
Chambers Global Guide

David Quest has a strong reputation in cryptocurrency asset disputes. He is very user-friendly and well-versed in that technical discipline.

Dispute Resolution: Commercial respondent
Chambers Global Guide

An absolute brainbox and someone who is extremely personable and down to earth for someone of his expertise and calibre.

Dispute Resolution: Commercial respondent
Chambers Global Guide

David Quest thinks deeply about the law and is very well prepared for his cases.

Dispute Resolution: Commercial respondent
Chambers Global Guide

David is a very skilled advocate, he knows how to string along your opponents and get them where they need to be.

International Arbitration - The English Bar respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He is razor sharp and has a persuasive manner of advocacy.

International Arbitration - The English Bar respondent
Chambers Global Guide

David is genuinely one of the brightest at the Bar.