LAWYER PROFILE

David Wolber

Global 2026

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

International Trade/WTO (International Firms)

China

2 years ranked

International Trade/WTO

Asia-Pacific Region

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

David assists clients around the world in understanding and navigating complex legal, compliance, reputational, political and other risks arising out of the interplay of various international trade, national security and financial crime laws and regulations, with particular expertise advising clients on economic and trade sanctions, export controls, foreign direct investment controls/CFIUS, U.S. outbound investment regulations, anti-money laundering (“AML”) and anti-bribery and anti-corruption (“ABC”) laws and regulations.

He routinely advocates on behalf of clients seeking CFIUS review, filing trade-related license applications and U.S. outbound investment notifications, responding to governmental inquiries or subpoenas, submitting self-disclosures related to potentially non-compliant activity, and dealing with formal regulatory investigations or enforcement actions.

Professional Memberships

Admitted as an Attorney – District of Columbia Bar; New York Bar

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

International Trade/WTO (International Firms) - China

Band 3

Individual Editorial

David Wolber is a rising player in sanctions, export control and supply chain compliance matters in the region, attracting clients from the financial services sector, as well as large multinationals with PRC operations. He operates from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's Hong Kong office, while taking advantage of the firm's strong global network in Singapore, often with the support of its Washington, DC headquarters.

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International Trade/WTO - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 4

Individual Editorial

David Wolber is a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's Hong Kong office and is a trusted advisor to a range of banking and financial services clients, governments and major corporations on international trade regulatory matters, including sanctions and export control issues.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He's very polite, humble and always interested in the topic. I like that he doesn't talk too much and just gets straight to the point. He's very precise and always reverts in the promised time frame.
International Trade/WTO (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
David delivers practical, workable advice that is a cut above the textbook responses that other lawyers in the field may offer.
International Trade/WTO (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
David is one of the rare lawyers in the region who has deep experience working in house on sanctions matters. He brings this experience to his practice to deliver workable advice that is a cut above.
International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide
He's always reachable, contactable and offers very quick turnaround, sometimes within the day.
International Trade/WTOChambers Global Guide

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