David Chivers KC (Arbitration Associate)

David Chivers KC was called to the Bar in 1983 and took silk in 2002. He practised in company law, corporate litigation, financial services and corporate, restructuring/insolvency – onshore, offshore, and internationally.

He is known for the quality and clarity of his advice as well as his authoritative advocacy.

David spent 3 months in 2018 sitting as an additional judge of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, assigned to the British Virgin Islands Commercial Court.

He is a Member LCIA European Users Council, BVI Arbitration Group and has been involved in various UNCITRAL, LCIA and ad hoc arbitrations seated in Singapore, BVI and London.

Cross-border stay and enforcement applications including Lichtenstein/London, California/London, Switzerland/BVI, Hong Kong/Jersey

Particular experience in international joint ventures and corporate disputes.

Following David’s retirement from practice in November 2025, he continues his relationship with Chambers as an Arbitration Associate.