Litigation

David Edwards is co-head of Simpson Thacher’s European Disputes practice based in London and has acted in some of the world’s largest and most complex corporate and commercial disputes conducted in the English and international courts, and in international arbitration.

David has advised on a vast range of high-profile strategic battles, including successfully defending several clients in respect of worldwide freezing orders (the “nuclear weapon” of the English courts). He also has advised a large number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and ultimate beneficial owners of international business conglomerates in relation to their contentious and strategic commercial positions and has forged a practice in respect of complex international shareholder disputes.

David’s experience in major international disputes spans industries and sectors including funds and portfolio company disputes, energy and natural resources, telecoms, major capital projects, asset management and financial services including offshore banking and finance, power projects, pharmaceutical, cryptocurrency, technology, commodities and trusts. He also has advised on a variety of ESG-related matters for clients.

Joined Simpson Thacher as Partner, co-head of European Disputes, in 2024.

Partner, Skadden, 2015.

University of Exeter, 2000 LL.B. With Honors; Bristol Institute of Legal Practice, 2001 LPC, With Distinction.