His Honour David Griffith-Jones QC rejoins Devereux in 2022 as part of the Arbitration and Mediation Team, following an extensive judicial career.

He is available to accept UK and international appointments as both an arbitrator and mediator in matters involving employment, industrial relations or sports law. He is also able to conduct investigations within organisations, either independently or acting as part of a team.

David first joined Devereux Chambers in 1977. He had a significant practice, specializing in employment and industrial relations disputes and sports law.  A list of his most notable cases can be provided on request.  David was appointed as an Assistant Recorder in 1992 and a Recorder in 1997. In 2007 he was appointed as a Circuit Judge and was Resident Judge at Maidstone Crown Court from 2018-2022.

• Arbitrator

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  David’s experience in arbitrations means that he is well placed to sit as an arbitrator in domestic and international matters. He has been on the CIArb Panel of Sports Arbitrators and was appointed as an ACAS arbitrator in 2007. Before becoming a Circuit Judge he was a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

• Investigations

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  With his wide-ranging experience at the Bar and as a Judge, David is well-placed to conduct internal investigations in seeking to resolve disputes outside the formal court or tribunal structure.