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David Wolfson KC

David Wolfson KC

Position

David Wolfson (Lord Wolfson of Tredegar, KC) practises across a broad range of commercial law, both in litigation and international arbitration, specialising in banking, finance and insolvency law, professional negligence, domestic and international sale of goods, arbitration (domestic and international), jurisdiction disputes and sports law. David has been instructed in many major banking and commercial disputes, and also accepts appointments as Arbitrator (both sole arbitrator and as part of a panel). David served as Minister of Justice in the House of Lords (2020-22), and continues to contribute to the work of the House, speaking in particular on issues of law and justice. He is also the Chair of the Football Regulatory Authority.

Career

Called to Inner Temple 1992. Silk KC 2009. Minister of Justice in House of Lords 2020-22.

Publications - Contributing author ‘All England Litigation Review’; ‘Bank Liability and Risk’ (2nd edition 1995, Lloyds); ‘Arbitration in England’ (2013, Kluwer).

Languages

Hebrew.

Memberships

COMBAR.

Education

Selwyn College Cambridge (MA Hons); Exhibitioner and Scholar of Selwyn College, Stuart of Rannoch Award, Squire Scholarship, Inner Temple Major Scholarship, Inns of Court Scholarship.

Mentions

London Bar

Banking and finance (including consumer credit)

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Lord Wolfson KC – One Essex Court ‘David is stupendously clever but he wears it lightly. His advice is always succinct and practical. His lightness of touch makes him hugely popular with clients and solicitors alike. He is the antithesis of the lofty silk and engenders a great team spirit. His advocacy is always to the point and properly understands what the judges are concerned about and need to have answered if the client is to win.  Without any trace of facetiousness he can show enough humour to keep the court engaged and rooting for the client.’
London Bar

Insolvency

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David Wolfson KC – One Essex Court