David Wolfson QC

Barrister
Date of call: 1992
QC: 2009
e-mail: dwolfson@oeclaw.co.uk

David Wolfson has been instructed in many of the major banking and commercial disputes in recent years, and his practice extends over a broad range of commercial law, both in litigation and arbitration.

In the most recent legal directories (before taking silk) David was recommended as the "star individual" by Chambers UK for Banking & Finance and also received top ranking for Commercial Dispute Resolution. He is also recommended by L500 for Banking, Commercial Litigation, Insolvency and Professional Negligence. David is a contributing author to Bank Liability and Risk (1995, Lloyds) and also contributed to Banking Litigation (1999, Sweet & Maxwell).

‘The "charming, sharp and sensible" David Wolfson, who impresses observers with his "exceptionally mature and commercial judgment." ’ (Chambers UK 2009)

Scope of practice

Arbitration, domestic & international
incl. ICC, LCIA & Ad Hoc
Banking, domestic & international
incl. credit-crunch litigation, guarantees, bank debt recovery, claims against banks, cheques and negotiable instruments, letters of credit and performance bonds, disputes arising out of CDOs and securitisations
Civil fraud
incl. asset tracing / freezing
Commodities trading
Conflict of laws & jurisdiction
Contractual disputes
Energy
Entertainment law
Fund management litigation
incl. oil & gas and utilities
Insolvency law
Insurance & reinsurance
Interim & urgent injunctions
International commercial arbitration
Judicial review
Media & entertainment law
Pharmaceutical disputes
Professional negligence
Public procurement
Sports law

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