David Thomas KC

UK Bar

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.

"David is a superstar. He is brilliant on paper, brilliant on the documents and brilliant in advocacy."

"David Thomas is an excellent oral advocate. He is very much at ease before a tribunal."

"He has great vision and is able to cut to the key issues."

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.

"David Thomas is superb. His ability to get up to speed and present in a clear and forceful way is remarkable."

"David is a superstar. He's supremely clever, brilliant on paper and brilliant on his feet. He's splendid to watch. He's focused on how to present a case in order to best represent the client."

"David Thomas is consistently excellent."

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 long-standing experience of ICC and LCIA arbitrations alongside High Court and TCC proceedings.

"David Thomas' ability to get up to speed and present in a clear and forceful way is remarkable."

"David is a highly skilled and experienced professional. He is an absolute pleasure to work with."