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Prof. Dr. David Brynmor Thomas, KC

International Arbitrator and Mediator, Newmans Row
David Brynmor Thomas KC is a leading international commercial arbitrator and mediator. Having originally qualified in Medicine, David went on to study law and has specialised for many years in construction, projects and energy disputes whilst remaining comfortable dealing with cases that have a highly scientific or technical basis, including statistics, organic and inorganic chemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, biotechnology and metallurgy.
Following a career of over 30 years dealing with all aspects of commercial litigation and arbitration, as arbitrator or counsel, across more than 30 jurisdictions, ultimately as King’s Counsel practising from chambers in London, David now sits exclusively as arbitrator and a CEDR accredited mediator.

Practice Area

Panel

  • Contributing Author

Qualified Year

  • 2011

Year Taken Silk

  • 2019

Experience

  • Trustee and Chair, Board of Trustees - Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (2011 - 2016)

Membership

  • AAA, CIArb, DIA, DIAC, ICC, LCIA, SIAC, SCC, SAA, TAC
  • ICDR International Panel
  • Combar and Co-Chair of Combar India Committee
  • Tecbar
  • Society of Construction Law
  • International Arbitration Club
  • Worshipful Company of Arbitrators

Qualifications

  • Kings Counsel (2019)
  • Call to Bar (2011)
  • Higher Rights of Audience (England and Wales) (2001)
  • Solicitor (England and Wales) (1993)
  • Law Society Finals (First Class Honours) (1991)
  • Common Professional Examination (Commendation) (1990)

Education

  • MB, ChB (Medicine - Edinburgh) (1987)

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