SILK PROFILE

David Wolfson KC

UK Bar 2026

One Essex Court

Ranked in 5 practice areas

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

28 years ranked

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

29 years ranked

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

14 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources

London (Bar)

10 years ranked

Restructuring/Insolvency

London (Bar)

4 years ranked

About

Provided by One Essex Court

UK Bar

Practice Areas

David Wolfson (Lord Wolfson of Tredegar, KC) practises across a broad range of commercial law, both in litigation and international arbitration, specialising in banking, finance and insolvency law, professional negligence, domestic and international sale of goods, arbitration (domestic and international), jurisdiction disputes and sports law. David has been instructed in many major banking and commercial disputes. He also accepts appointments as Arbitrator (both sole arbitrator and as part of a panel). David is the shadow Attorney General of England & Wales. He served as Minister of Justice in the House of Lords (2020-22), and continues to contribute to the work of the House of Lords, speaking in particular on issues of law and justice. He is also Chair of the Football Regulatory Authority.

Career

Called to Inner Temple 1992. Silk KC 2009. Minister of Justice in House of Lords 2020-22.

Professional Memberships

COMBAR.

Publications

Contributing author ‘All England Litigation Review’; ‘Bank Liability and Risk’ (2nd edition 1995, Lloyds); ‘Arbitration in England’ (2013, Kluwer).

Personal

Languages: Hebrew. Education: Selwyn College Cambridge (MA Hons).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Wolfson KC is a highly experienced commercial silk with an impressive background in complex banking litigation matters. He is able to draw from his significant expertise in civil fraud and commercial litigation disputes to bring to bear on high-stakes cases.

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International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 1

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.

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Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Bar)

Band 5

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

His oral advocacy is incredible - the way he can persuade a tribunal is masterful.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
David is a sensation - his advocacy has a very light touch, he's very disarming - an iron first in a velvet glove.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
He is very commercial, has a good understanding of the market and is a really powerful advocate.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
Lord Wolfson is an extremely personable, very believable advocate who is extremely popular with both solicitors and clients.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
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.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
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.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar