ICC · Los Angeles
Represented an international trading company in an international sales-of-goods arbitration under ICC rules, governed by Californian law, with a hearing seated in Los Angeles.
THAILAND · INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
Present the dispute.
With a clear strategy.
International commercial arbitration experience connecting Thailand, Hong Kong and overseas counterparties.
A dispute begins with
the contract and the evidence.
David has acted as counsel in institutional arbitrations involving international sales of goods, including THAC proceedings in Thailand and an ICC proceeding in Los Angeles. These are counsel roles on behalf of parties, distinct from the arbitrator’s role.
His experience spans transaction drafting, contractual analysis, claims preparation and the presentation of commercial disputes. A useful initial enquiry identifies the contract, any arbitration clause, the stage of the dispute and relevant dates.
- Contractual claims and international trading disputes
- Arbitration-clause and governing-law issues
- Case chronology, documentary evidence and witness preparation
- Claims, responses and commercial dispute strategy
- Settlement discussions and cross-border counterparties
- Coordination of jurisdiction-specific advice where required
ARBITRATOR PANELS
THAC & AIAC.
David is on the panels of arbitrators at the Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) and the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC). These panel appointments are distinct from his experience acting as counsel for parties in THAC and ICC proceedings.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Experience in
the matters that count.
Selected matters from David’s legal career, involving international businesses, overseas parties and cross-border disputes.
Counsel in international arbitration
THAC · New York company
Represented a New York company in an international sales-of-goods dispute under THAC rules.
TAI · Renewable energy
Represented an Austrian company in a renewable-energy dispute in proceedings before the Thai Arbitration Institute (TAI).
THAC · Dubai trading company
Represented a Dubai trading company in a THAC arbitration concerning international sales of goods.
Descriptions concern prior experience and do not identify clients. Acceptance of a new engagement is subject to confirmed availability and the relevant professional arrangements.
BEFORE YOU ENQUIRE
A clearer
starting point.
What is your THAC experience?
David acted as counsel in two international sales-of-goods arbitrations at THAC in Thailand. A public account of one matter is linked in the selected-experience section.
What is your ICC experience?
David acted as lead counsel in an international sales-of-goods arbitration under ICC rules in Los Angeles.
Can an award be enforced in Thailand?
Enforcement raises separate jurisdiction-specific issues. An enquiry can identify the award, parties and assets; Thai court steps require appropriately qualified Thai legal representation.
THAILAND & CROSS-BORDER SUPPORT
International perspective.
Local cooperation.
David focuses on international commercial matters connecting Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, Thailand and Southeast Asia.
He works with Thai-qualified lawyers to provide Thai-law support and local representation where required.