Position

KC in the field of commercial dispute resolution with a wide range of experience in the English High Court and in international commercial arbitration under the auspices of different institutional rules. Specialising in banking, finance and financial services (including restructurings, derivatives, and structured finance); general commercial litigation; domestic and international sale of goods; energy and utilities; civil fraud and freezing injunctions; company and insolvency; jurisdiction and conflict of laws; sports law. Recent cases include acting for General Dynamics in the Supreme Court in its claim against the state of Libya; acting in Commercial Court proceedings concerning the banking and financial crisis in Lebanon; acting for BHP in the Fundao dam group action; acting as lead counsel in a major ICC arbitration concerning a power station and the price of electricity generated; and acting for the Virgin Group in disputes concerning the licensing of its IP rights.

Education

Haberdashers’ Aske’s School; Jesus College, Cambridge (MA Law First Class Hons).

Mentions

London Bar

Banking and finance (including consumer credit)

HALL OF FAME1

Daniel Toledano KC –One Essex Court ‘Daniel is an excellent advocate combining the key attributes: he listens to colleagues and the other side, meaning he presents the best case for his client and is responsive to the case presented by the counter-party, he prepares and he argues calmly, clearly and persuasively.  He is polite, persistent and principled in cross-examination.’

London Bar

Commercial litigation

HALL OF FAME1

Daniel Toledano KC –One Essex Court ‘He brings a formidable legal brain, aligned with combative advocacy, to the court. Great ability to read the mood of the court and to adapt accordingly. Brilliant and careful written advocacy.’

London Bar

Energy

HALL OF FAME1

Daniel Toledano KC –One Essex Court ‘Daniel is superb, always on top of the detail, and provides well considered advice. He is a very polished operator.’

London Bar

Fraud: civil

HALL OF FAME2

Daniel Toledano KC –One Essex Court ‘Smart, practical and incisive. His oral advocacy is excellent.’