Seladore Legal announces the arrival of David Gilmore as Partner
5 January 2026
Seladore Legal is pleased to announce that David Gilmore has joined the firm as a Partner, further strengthening its international arbitration and cross-border disputes offering across London and Asia.
David joins following more than 20 years practising in Tokyo, where he led Herbert Smith Freehills’ international disputes practice. He brings deep experience advising Japanese and international corporates on complex, high-value disputes, including major international arbitrations, investigations, and claims involving fraud, corruption and regulatory engagement across Asia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
A significant part of David’s work has focused on disputes arising from Japanese investment into Southeast Asia, particularly in the energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and technology sectors, including arbitrations based in established regional centres such as Singapore (SIAC) and Hong Kong (HKIAC). David will divide his time between London, Tokyo, and Singapore, supporting the firm’s growing Asia-focused arbitration and disputes practice.
David’s arrival builds on the opening of Seladore’s Singapore office on 1 September 2025, headed by Partner Liang-Ying Tan. Together, the firm’s London and Singapore teams offer clients a joined-up platform for handling complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes across Asia and beyond.
Simon Bushell, Senior Partner at Seladore Legal, commented:
“David has a wealth of experience guiding major Japanese clients through high-value disputes and regulatory investigations. His international arbitration practice will help to build out Seladore’s presence in Singapore, while also complementing our English law corporate crime and investigations capability.”
David Gilmore, Partner at Seladore Legal, said:
“I am delighted to have joined Seladore. The firm’s focus on complex international disputes and its growing presence across Asia provide an excellent platform for my practice, and I look forward to working closely with colleagues across London and the region.”