David Williams > Clarion > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile

Clarion
ELIZABETH HOUSE
13-19 QUEEN STREET
LEEDS
LS1 2TW
England

Work Department

Commercial dispute resolution

Position

Partner.  David is a well-known and highly regarded litigator, noted for his tenacity in problem solving and his commitment to clients. David has expertise across a wide range of corporate and commercial disputes, both domestic and international, and related regulatory issues. He has worked with listed and privately owned businesses as well as public bodies.

His extensive experience over many years includes disputes relating to joint ventures, corporate acquisitions, shareholder and investor disputes, related insolvency issues, projects, information technology, infrastructure, business interruption, support services, injunctive claims, fraud, supply chain issues, international trade, product defects and recalls, bribery and corruption.

David’s expertise includes international and domestic litigation and arbitration, expert determination and mediation, and includes overseas project and investment disputes, particularly in Africa, and international trade.

Lawyer Rankings

Yorkshire and the Humber > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire

The ‘excellent team‘ at Clarion assists with matters spanning technology-related disputes, post-M&A indemnity claims, and an array of international disputes. The outfit has additionally seen an increase in work relating to the sports sector with instructions from sports regulatory bodies, sporting clubs and stadia among its recent mandates. Simon Young spearheads the offering and has a proven track record in motor racing-related disputes. ‘Rainmaker’ and accredited mediator David Williams is versed in the intricacies of product recall litigations. Dominic Higham works extensively on outsourcing disputes. Emma Lowe specialises in contentious insolvency matters. Kayleigh Fantoni is a further name to note.

Yorkshire and the Humber > Projects, energy and natural resources (including PFI) > Energy and projects

Praised for its ‘personal touch‘, Clarion‘s energy, projects, and infrastructure practice stand out for its range of contentious and non-contentious work connected to energy, renewables and low-carbon technologies. The Leeds team’s international reach is showcased by its handling of contractual work connected to liquid natural gas projects in Western Australia, Brazil and Sub-Saharan Africa. Practice head Christian Hellmund is well-positioned to handle mandates connected to electricity and gas transmission, decentralised energy solutions and carbon reduction. David Williams excels in corporate and commercial disputes in the energy sector. Gina Rhodes is a further name to note.