LAWYER PROFILE

David Roney

Europe 2026

Sidley Austin LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Arbitration Counsel

Switzerland

5 years ranked

Arbitrators

Switzerland

2 years ranked

Arbitration (International)

Europe-wide

8 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

DAVID RONEY, co-leader of Sidley’s Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy practice, has more than 30 years of experience as an advocate in a broad range of complex international disputes around the world. David acts as lead counsel before international arbitral tribunals in high-stakes commercial and investment treaty disputes across many different sectors and activities, including construction, infrastructure, energy and mining projects, life sciences and technology co-development and licensing agreements, sports and entertainment broadcasting arrangements, share purchase and asset purchase transactions, and international joint ventures.

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Chambers European Guide

Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

David Roney has expertise in high-profile investment treaty arbitrations and often acts for clients in the sporting and pharmaceutical sectors. He is also regularly appointed as sole or presiding arbitrator in LCIA and ICC arbitrations.

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 5

Individual Editorial

As co-leader of Sidley Austin's global arbitration practice, David Roney is well placed to handle commercial and investor-state arbitrations across Europe. He is especially visible in the pharmaceutical, mining and media sectors.

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