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David Wolfson KC

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International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders

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Individual Editorial

Lord Wolfson is a distinguished and highly sought-after silk with broad commercial expertise. He has received instructions from major financial institutions and governments, and has considerable experience acting under LCIA and ICSID rules.

Strengths

A rare gem of a leading silk who is prepared to make himself available out of hours and to roll his sleeves up, as well as providing excellent strategic advice.

He can turn a case around and is a consummate professional. His courtroom manner is fantastic and he delivers it all with easy going stature.

A class operator.

Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK

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Strengths

Someone once said that for David going to the courtroom is like going to his lounge; he is just so relaxed but so sharp-witted. His cross-examination is spectacular. He's one of the best.

Lord Wolfson is an extremely personable, very believable advocate, who is extremely popular with both solicitors and clients.

He is the man I would go to with a difficult case. He is able to simplify matters and will argue points others shy away from.

David is hands-on and full of ideas. When it comes to the crunch he gets a great read on the judges. He is a class operator.

One of the leading silks of his generation. He has clients and judges eating out of his hands, and handles very difficult work with a sense of humour. There's nothing he hasn't seen.

Energy & Natural Resources - UK

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David Wolfson KC is known for his analytical approach to a variety of cases in the energy sector, including those arising from the extraction and supply of gas. His commercial practice frequently sees him appearing in high-profile oil and gas disputes.

Strengths

David gives very clear instructions on how he wants to approach a case and delivers it ruthlessly. He knows the material inside-out and it is like a demolition job.

David is a superstar and someone that clients would entrust in a bet-the-company case.

David has great courtroom presence, but one of the important things he excels at is winning the client's confidence.

Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

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David Wolfson KC is a known expert across a broad range of banking and commercial disciplines, including restructuring and insolvency. He has experience in both advisory and trial capacities, acting for a broad range of clients including investors, corporates and individuals.

Strengths

He is very effective in his ability to put arguments forward.

David is very commercial, has a good understanding of the market and is a really powerful advocate.

David is a really strong litigator and advocate. He has a ton of gravitas and is very commercial and quite pragmatic.

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