Jonathan Acton Davis KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
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About
Provided by Jonathan Acton Davis KC
Practice Areas
Jonathan specialises in major disputes arising out of the construction, civil engineering and energy sectors. Throughout his career, he has handled high-profile cases representing governments (British and overseas), contractors, and their professional advisers. He regularly appears as counsel in English High Court litigation and international and domestic arbitration.
Jonathan is a highly experienced arbitrator, either party nominated or as President in domestic and international arbitrations. He has experience of, and is frequently appointed, in disputes conducted under the auspices of DIAC, ICC, LCIA and SIAC arbitrations. He also has experience of arbitrations conducted under the UNCITRAL rules. Projects and seats have covered the regions of Asia-Pacific, Central Asia, The Middle East, Europe (Paris, Brussels, Sweden, Switzerland and London) and the Caribbean. He is particularly familiar with the laws of both Oman and UAE and precepts of Sharia Law. In addition to his extensive experience as arbitrator Jonathan is an experienced adjudicator.
Jonathan was appointed as a deputy high court judge in 2008 and sits regularly in the Technology and Construction Courts.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Jonathan Acton Davis KC of Atkin Chambers is commended for his sophisticated construction and engineering arbitration practice. He has chaired disputes across the world, under the rules of the major centres, such as the LCIA, the ICC, DIAC, SIAC and UNCITRAL. He has notable experience arbitrating disputes concerning major infrastructure project.
Jonathan Acton Davis KC enjoys a strong reputation for his specialist expertise in construction and engineering litigation and arbitration. He is no stranger to complex and high-value disputes. Clients from across the EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions consider him their go-to choice of counsel for high-stakes arbitrations. He has particular expertise in Omani and UAE law.
Jonathan Acton Davis KC is a senior silk with experience of large-scale construction disputes. He offers experience in both major international arbitration and high-value domestic litigation. He also represents clients in a range of other ADR forums, including adjudication, mediation and expert determination.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jonathan is the business. He's a very smooth operator and very accomplished in the construction space."
"Jonathan's very clear, efficient and concise as an arbitrator."
"Jonathan is charming to work with. He's very good on his feet and he knows construction law inside and out."
"Jonathan is everything you'd expect of a senior member of the Bar. He's cordial and convivial as an opponent, extremely easy to work with and very good with clients."
"Jonathan Acton Davis is always incredibly smooth and urbane around tribunal members. It's clear that he has their respect."
"Jonathan is always the complete gentleman and fantastically client-focused, providing sensible solutions to burning problems."
"Jonathan is calmness personified in his advocacy. He is smooth and elegant, and knows how to hit the right tone with the tribunal."
"Jonathan Acton Davis provides very straightforward advice. He manages to make complex matters simple."
"Jonathan is the business. He's a very smooth operator and very accomplished in the construction space."
"Jonathan's very clear, efficient and concise as an arbitrator."
"Jonathan is charming to work with. He's very good on his feet and he knows construction law inside and out."
"Jonathan is everything you'd expect of a senior member of the Bar. He's cordial and convivial as an opponent, extremely easy to work with and very good with clients."
"Jonathan Acton Davis is always incredibly smooth and urbane around tribunal members. It's clear that he has their respect."
"Jonathan is always the complete gentleman and fantastically client-focused, providing sensible solutions to burning problems."
"Jonathan is calmness personified in his advocacy. He is smooth and elegant, and knows how to hit the right tone with the tribunal."
"Jonathan Acton Davis provides very straightforward advice. He manages to make complex matters simple."
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