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David Quest KC

Global 2026

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3 Verulam Buildings
 3 Verulam Buildings

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Dispute Resolution: Commercial

UK

14 years ranked

Offshore (Bar)

UK

11 years ranked

International Arbitration - The English Bar

Global Market Leaders

1 year ranked

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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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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

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

    Offshore (Bar)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)Chambers Global Guide

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

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  • 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: CommercialChambers Global Guide

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

    Dispute Resolution: CommercialChambers 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: CommercialChambers Global Guide

Ranked Barristers at 3 Verulam Buildings (110)

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Global Market Leaders

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