David Edwards > Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP
22 Bishopsgate
London
EC2N 4BQ
England

Work Department

International Litigation and Arbitration

Position

Partner

Career

David Edwards has acted in some of the world’s largest and most complex corporate, commercial and shareholder disputes, conducted both in the English courts and in arbitration.

Mr. Edwards has advised on numerous international shareholder disputes and strategic battles and has successfully defended a range of clients in respect of worldwide freezing orders granted in the English courts. He also has advised a large number of high-net-worth individuals and ultimate beneficial owners of international business conglomerates in relation to their strategic commercial positions.

Mr. Edwards’ experience with major and ultra-high-value disputes spans industries including energy and natural resources, telecom, power projects, pharmaceutical, banking and finance, cryptocurrency, commodities and trusts. He also has advised on a variety of ESG-related matters for clients.

 

Memberships

  • Solicitor Advocate, England & Wales

Education

  • LPC, Bristol Institute of Legal Practice, 2001 (Distinction)
  • LL.B., University of Exeter, 2000 (Honours)

Lawyer Rankings

London > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium

Elite US firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP is known for its ‘exceptional team of litigators for the largest cases’ – the team has a track record of work on landmark disputes for multinational companies and major domestics, handling contentious matters concerning M&A, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and directors’ duties. Kate Davies KC leads the team that consists of David Kavanagh KC, ‘one of the best litigators in the City of London’, heavyweight litigator’ David Edwards and Bruce Macaulay, who ‘stands out for his fantastic judgement and cool, calm presence’. Daniel Gal KC is noted.

London > Dispute resolution > International arbitration

(Leading individuals)

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