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David Thomas KC

UK Bar 2026

Keating Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Construction

London (Bar)

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering

London (Bar)

Energy & Natural Resources

London (Bar)

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UK Bar

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Thomas KC is noted for his international arbitration practice focusing on construction disputes in the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, and he is a barrister with considerable experience appearing before the Dubai World Tribunal. He has handled a vast number of arbitrations regarding a broad range of projects including power and water disposal plants and reservoirs, among others. He is experienced at acting in ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL arbitrations.

Strengths

David is an exceptionally well-rounded King's Counsel with an unmatched skill set in all matters International Arbitration.

David is a remarkably effective advocate, utilising his disarming charm and keen legal acumen to achieve favourable outcomes. His dedication and expertise make him an invaluable asset to any team.

He was - in a seemingly effortless fashion - able to cut through the complexity and get to the nub of what the case was really about.

A very experienced advocate who is legally spot-on.

He is very popular with clients. They feel they are in the safest pair of hands when David is leading the team.

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Construction - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Thomas KC is a top-class silk with a sterling practice both in the UK and overseas. He is acknowledged as a leading expert on NEC contracts, and has significant experience in appearing before the Court of Appeal, TCC, ICC and Dubai World Tribunal. He has been instructed in landmark construction cases in the UK, the Far East and the Middle East.

Strengths

David Thomas has a really nice manner with clients.

He is terrific and has a great clarity of thinking and insight. He has a good manner with lay clients.

His advocacy style is such that he is able to persuade the judges to understand his arguments.

He provides excellent experience in all things construction. He is an elegant and clinical advocate.

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Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

David Thomas KC is deeply adept at handling construction disputes involving a broad spectrum of energy technologies related to renewables and downstream processing. He has longstanding experience of ICC and LCIA arbitrations alongside High Court and TCC proceedings.

Strengths

David is a remarkably effective advocate, utilising his disarming charm and keen legal acumen to achieve favourable outcomes. His dedication and expertise make him an invaluable asset to any team.

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