LAWYER PROFILE

David Robertson

Asia-Pacific 2026

White & Case LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Dispute Resolution: International Firms

South Korea

10 years ranked

Construction

Japan

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

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Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Dispute Resolution: International Firms - South Korea

Band 2

Individual Editorial

David Robertson is based in Tokyo and remains highly active in construction, infrastructure and engineering-related commercial arbitration cases. He typically represents Korean entities in the construction and shipping industries.

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Construction - Japan

Spotlight

Individual Editorial

David Robertson of White & Case represents clients in significant arbitrations arising from delay, disruption and variation disputes. He often handles SIAC arbitrations.

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Strengths

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David gives advice that is commercially grounded, making it easy to apply in real-world decisions. He is responsive, easy to work with and shows a strong understanding of the strategic context.
Dispute Resolution: International FirmsChambers Asia & Pacific
David Robertson is very accessible, a good communicator with exceptional knowledge of the subject and helps the client shape the appropriate narrative.
Dispute Resolution: International FirmsChambers Asia & Pacific
David has very good communication skills and things go smoothly.
ConstructionChambers Asia & Pacific
David Robertson is a well-recognised partner in this region. He is a consummate professional who is able to guide his clients through very challenging multi-jurisdictional disputes. He is one of the best I've worked with.
ConstructionChambers Asia & Pacific