William has very strong analytical skills and attention to detail and provides a timely and reactive service, is very approachable and makes every effort to be available to clients.”

Legal 500 2022, Commercial

William’s commercial practice covers a wide range of contract disputes including share sale, shareholder and joint venture agreements; conflict of laws and the application of local and foreign law in cross border transactions; tortious liability; insurance and banking.  Cases include Commercial Court proceedings acting for a major German industrial group in claims arising from acquisition debt push down in 15 jurisdictions following a private equity buy-out and restructuring and advising directors of a Singapore engineering equipment manufacturing company on defending claims in the Singapore High Court for an indemnity.

Directory Quotes

William Godwin KC has very strong analytical skills and attention to detail and provides a timely and reactive service, is very approachable and makes every effort to be available to clients. In addition to excellent oratory skills, William provides clear and concise explanation of intricate legal issues.”

Legal 500 2022, Commercial

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • BA (First Class) University College London
    • B Phil;D Phil Oriel College, Oxford.
    • Benefactors senior law scholar, Middle Temple

  • Professional memberships:

    • Arbitration panel member of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission and the Dubai International Arbitration Centre
    • Panel adjudicator of the Technology and Construction Bar Association

  • William Godwin KC is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.