David Howell is located in the London office of Fulbright & Jaworski International LLP. He is co-head of the firm's International Arbitration and ADR practice group and co-head of the firm's Construction Disputes practice group. He has more than 25 years' experience in the resolution of substantial international commercial, investment, construction and engineering disputes by international arbitration and ADR, having been located in London, Singapore and Dubai during that period. He was until 2003 the head of the Asia Dispute practice of a leading international law firm. He regularly appears as principal counsel and advocate in arbitrations held under ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, AAA, SIAC, HKIAC and KLRCA rules.

He is a Fellow of the UK Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Singapore Institute of Arbitrators and Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators and a Solicitor Advocate of the English Higher Courts (Civil).

He acts as principal counsel and advocate (and is regularly sought for appointment as arbitrator) in arbitrations held under ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) Rules of Arbitration, Singapore International Arbitration Centre and ad hoc rules. He is on the panel of arbitrators of (inter alia) Singapore International Arbitration Centre, the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration and of the International Arbitration Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

David Howell is a CEDR-trained mediator and has been appointed as Mediator by the Singapore Mediation Centre. He was a member of the initial Advisory Committee of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, and was a member of Sub-Committee of the Singapore Law Reform Committee that drafted the 1994 International Arbitration Act.

Acting as counsel and advocate in international arbitration proceedings including:

ICC. European power boiler manufacturer in ICC arbitration in Singapore for US $500 million+ claims arising out of design and manufacture of power boiler for a pulp and paper mill in Asia

SCC. US power equipment manufacturer in SCC arbitration in Stockholm for US $80 million+ claims arising out of a PRC technology licensing agreement

ICC. European power equipment manufacturer in ad hoc and ICC arbitration in Zurich for US $ 1 billion+ claims arising out of supply of two power plants

ICC. West African oil exploration company in ICC arbitration in Paris arising out of consultancy agreements

LCIA. US oil company in LCIA arbitration in London arising out of N. African gas exploration concession

ICC. US oil services company in ICC arbitration in London in respect of W. African oil exploration services agreement

UNCITRAL. Principal counsel/advocate for European conglomerate in UNCITRAL arbitration in Houston against US company in respect of Middle East water utility joint venture

LCIA. Middle East conglomerate in LCIA arbitration against US financial services provider

Ad hoc. US oil major in ad hoc arbitration under re-insurance contract against German re-insurer giving rise to Vermont court proceedings and anti-suit injunction proceedings in the English High Court (Noble Assurance Company and Shell Petroleum Inc. v Gerling Konzern [2007] EWHC 25322)

UNCITRAL/ICSID. French water utility provider in US$ 160+ million dispute with government-owned concessionnaire giving rise to ICSID arbitration under Washington Convention

SIAC/ICSID. Australian power company in SIAC arbitration proceedings against PRC state-owned company arising out of power generation joint venture in the PRC, giving rise to ICSID claims under Washington Convention

UNCITRAL. Austrian manufacturer in UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings in respect of US $100 million+ claims by European chemicals manufacturer under long-term chemicals supply agreement

UNCITRAL. US multinational in UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings in Singapore against PRC state-owned party in respect of US$ 50 million+ claims arising out of PRC joint venture agreement

UNCITRAL. European oil major in UNCITRAL arbitration for US$ 50 million+ claims against European consortium in respect of construction of LPG loading terminal, preceded by mediation

ICC. French bank in US$ 80 million+ claims against Asian company arising out of ISDA swaps agreement providing for ICC arbitration, preceded by mediation

ICC. Taiwanese employer in ICC arbitration in respect of US$ 1 billion+ claims by European consortium arising out of ROC rail transport project

ICC. US oil major in ICC arbitration proceedings for repair and lost profits claims arising out of gas pipeline damage caused by a European vessel owner

ICC. Japanese contractor in ICC arbitration for US$ 40+ million claims against developer arising out of construction of processing plant

SIAC. Japanese investor in SIAC arbitration for US$ 100 million+ claims arising out of novation of rights in Indonesian coal concession

ICE. Japanese contractor in multi-party ICE arbitration proceedings against developer and main contractor in respect of major office, retail and residential development, preceded by mediation

UNCITRAL. German contractor in US$ 50 million+ claims in UNCITRAL arbitration by consortium of European contractors against US principal contractor arising out of construction of petrochemical plant in Singapore

ICC. US power boiler designer/ in ICC arbitration proceedings against South Korean boiler manufacturer

ICC. US medical equipment manufacturer in ICC arbitration against former South Korean reseller/distributor, including hearings in Seoul

Ad hoc. Korean multinational in US$ 10 million claims in ad hoc arbitration proceedings in Singapore for variations and delay arising out of Shanghai, PRC construction project

SIAC/ICC. US power boiler manufacturer in parallel SIAC and ICC arbitration proceedings arising out of assets sale agreement

KLRCA. European M&E contractor in RM 16 million claims against main contractor in KLRCA arbitration in Kuala Lumpur

SIAC. Indonesian manufacturer in SIAC arbitration proceedings arising out of plastics manufacturing agreement with US principal

ICE. UK contractor in ICE arbitration for claims by contractor arising out of undersea pipeline

ICC. French consortium in ICC arbitration with Employer arising out of RM 1 billion+ office/shopping and apartment development in Kuala Lumpur

UNCITRAL. Dutch dredging contractor in US$ 25+ million claims against Japanese employer arising out of reclamation works for petrochemical facility

AAA. US petrochemical plant owner in AAA arbitration arising out of multi-vessel collision at US gas loading terminal

UNCITRAL. Japanese construction company in respect of claims arising out of Malaysian road tunnel project relating to unforeseen coil conditions

UNCITRAL. Dutch dredging company in claims for extension of time and damages arising out of damage to dredging vessel

UNCITRAL. Swedish marine communications equipment manufacturer for claims arising out of installation of electrical and piping facilities to offshore oil rig

Korean multinational in US$ 60 million+ claims arising out of construction of Singapore office building

Singapore developer in public enquiry into a gas explosion at retail, office and residential development

Dutch dredging contractor in European undersea tunnel project in claims for unforeseen conditions

ARBITRATION RESULT

Numerous successful final awards and interlocutory rulings

TYPES OF CASES ARBITRATED

Investment, commercial, joint venture, energy, oil & gas, construction, engineering disputes

NON-ARBITRATION LITIGATION EXPERIENCE

Non-contentious investment, joint venture, shareholder, licensing and distribution contracts

EXPERIENCE AS ARBITRATOR

Acted as arbitrator in ICC, UNCITRAL, SIAC and other arbitration proceedings. Member of panel of arbitrators of various arbitration institutions

FOREIGN LAW EXPERTISE

Singapore, Hong Kong and other Asian jurisdictions

ENFORCING ARBITRATION AWARDS' EXPERIENCE

Enforcement of international awards in Europe, Asia and Middle East

• UK Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Fellow 
• Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, Fellow
• Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators, Fellow 
• Solicitor Advocate of the English Higher Courts (Civil)
• Advisory Board of Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA)
• London Arbitration Club
• Society of Construction Law 
• HKIAC User's Council

• Chambers UK (2012) "intellectual and cerebral" "huge experience in the international field."
• Chambers UK (2011) "impressive knowledge of the process and excellent contacts"
• Legal 500 UK (2012) "timely, sophisticated, and useful advice"
• Legal 500 UK (2011) "The London team at Fulbright...is among 'the best' for arbitration...David Howell heads the group..."
• World's Leading Experts in Commercial Arbitration 2011/2012
• International Who's Who of Commercial Arbitration 2011/2011
• PLC Which Lawyer 2011/2012 Arbitration
• Legal Experts 2011/2012
• Named as one of 100 lawyers worldwide "...who have stood out from their peers by demonstrating achievement and excellence in their area of practice..." Lawyer Monthly 2011
• Chambers UK (2010) ("...clearly the standout individual...respected for his extensive advocacy experience under ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL rules,...a much admired figure in the UK energy disputes market (Band 2), where he is skilled in international arbitration arising between oil companies and contractors, with a particular emphasis on energy infrastructure work. He heads the firm's energy disputes practice out of the London office...")
• Legal 500 UK (2010) ("Fulbright & Jaworski enjoys a very strong standing in the market, with group head David Howell considered particularly good." )
• Legal 500 2009 (a "strategic thinker")

• "Trends in Energy Law Disputes - Europe," Fulbright Trends in Energy Law, 2011
• "International Commercial Arbitration in the UK," Lawyer Monthly, November 2010
• "The European Ripple: Decision in National Navigation Co v Endesa Generacion," Maritime Risk International, April 2010
• "West Tanker Decision Could Drive Forum Shopping," Lloyd's List, May 2010
• "E-dislcosure in International Arbitration: An Update," Asian Dispute Review, March 2010
• "Electronic Disclosure in International Arbitration: The CIArb Protocol," Written Evidence and Discovery in International Arbitration, ICC, October 2009
• "Developments in Electronic Dislcosure in International Arbitration," Dispute Resolution International, Vol 3 No 2 October 2009 
• "Claim for Prolongation Costs Must Be Established by Sufficient Delay Analysis," Fulbright Briefing, November 24, 2009
• "Managing Time and Costs in International Commercial Arbitration," Corporate Guide to International Arbitration, ICC Publications, October 2008
• "Crossing the Border: Anti Suit Injunctions in Support of Arbitration," Commercial Litigation Journal, No. 21 October 2008
• "Electronic Disclosure in International Arbitration," Editor David Howell, Juris Publications, October 2008
• CIArb Protocol for E-disclosure in Arbitration," Fulbright Client Alert, October 2008
• "English Court Anti-Suit Injunctions and the ECJ Advocate General's Opinion in West Tankers: The End of an Era?" Fulbright Client Alert, September 2008
• "Proper Law of the Arbitration Agreement where Agreement Contains No Express Governing Law," Asian Dispute Review, April 2008
• "Launch of the DIFC LCIA Arbitration Centre in Dubai," Fulbright Client Alert, February 2008
• "Proper Law of the Arbitration Agreement may be Seat of the Arbitration," Mealey's International Arbitration Report, Vol.23 #1, January 2008
• "PRC International Arbitration Law," October 2007
• "Guidance on Pre-appointment Interview of Prospective Arbitrator," Asia Dispute Review, July 2007
• "Developments in International Commercial Arbitration in Asia," April 2007
• "International Investment Disputes," April 2007
• "Anti-Suit Injunction by English Courts to Restrain Foreign Court Proceedings in Breach of Arbitration Agreement," March 2007
• "Landmark English Court of Appeal Decision in Support of International Commercial Arbitration," February 2007
• "Developments in Arbitration Law and Practice in Asia," TDM (Transnational Dispute Management,) Vol. 3 issue 4, July 2006
• "Interim Measures of Protection in International Arbitration Proceedings: Towards a New Paradigm?" Asia Dispute Review, January 2006
• "Use of Experts in International Arbitration," Asia Dispute Review, April 2005
• "Making of Decisions, Directions, Orders and Awards in an Institutional Arbitration: Institutional Role Over Directions, Orders, Decisions and Awards," ICC/SIAC Conference Papers, February 2005

• Speaker at CIArb "Costs in International Arbitration" conference, London, October 2011
• Chair of Fulbright Web seminar "Arbitration Developments in the Middle East and Asia," July 2010
• Speaker at SIAC/ICDR/AIPN Arbitration Conference, Singapore, October 2009
• Chair of first session of ICC/SIAC Conference on "Diverse Issues in International Arbitration," Singapore, October 2008
• Chair of "Second Juris Conference on E-disclosure in International Arbitration," London, October 2008
• Chair of "Evidence in International Arbitration," LCIA Users' Symposium, Seoul, South Korea, April 2008
• Chairman of "First Juris Conference on Electronic Evidence in International Arbitration," Harvard Club, New York, January 2008
• "DIAC and DIFC as Regional Arbitration Centres," Dubai Corporate Counsel Group, January 2008
• Asia Leading Arbitrators Forum, Singapore, October 2007
• Europe Leading Arbitrators Forum, Vienna, April 2007 
• Asia Leading Arbitrators Forum, Singapore, February 2006
• Europe Leading Arbitrators' Forum, Vienna, April 2006
• "Making of Decisions, Directions, Orders and Awards in an Institutional Arbitration: Institutional Role over Directions, Orders, Decisions and Awards," ICC/SIAC Conference, February 2005

1988 – Solicitor, Hong Kong
1984 – Solicitor, England & Wales
1977 – Barrister
Oxford University M.A.