David Mccoy

David McCoy is a highly accomplished legal professional currently serving as Counsel in the Dispute Resolution Department at ADG Legal’s Abu Dhabi office. With over a decade of international experience, David has represented clients in complex commercial disputes before the English High Court and prominent arbitration institutions including the ICC, LCIA, DIAC, and UNCITRAL. His expertise spans a diverse range of industries and jurisdictions, making him one of the most versatile dispute resolution specialists in the region.

Throughout his career, David has acted for corporations, national oil companies, government bodies, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals across the Middle East, UK, Europe, Australasia, and the Far East. His extensive experience includes acting against sovereign states in treaty-related expert determinations and enforcement of arbitration awards, as well as managing multi-jurisdictional cases that demand exceptional legal precision and strategy.

David’s portfolio features several high-profile, high-value cases before the English High Court. Notable examples include defending a £2 billion freezing injunction involving a Russian national, representing a leading crypto industry figure in claims exceeding £10 billion, advising a UK government entity in a multi-billion-pound procurement dispute, and acting for a Russian state-owned enterprise in defending a £13 billion claim. His exceptional analytical skills, courtroom presence, and strategic insight have earned him respect among peers and clients alike.

In addition to litigation and arbitration, David provides strategic advisory services on risk management, dispute avoidance, and corporate governance. His advisory role extends beyond legal frameworks, focusing on proactive measures that safeguard his clients’ interests and strengthen their long-term resilience in international markets.

Before joining ADG Legal, David honed his expertise at some of the world’s leading international law firms including King & Spalding, Herbert Smith Freehills, and CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang. A graduate of Queen Mary University of London, where he finished top of his class in law and received the prestigious Drapers’ Company Prize for academic excellence, David continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to legal excellence, integrity, and leadership in the global dispute resolution arena.