David has a specialist practice focussing on disputes in the fields of Product Liability, Insurance, Professional (including Clinical) Negligence and Property Damage.
Whilst David is accomplished at drafting and advisory work, he is also recognised by the directories for the quality of his advocacy: he regularly appears at inquests, trials and interim hearings. He is also frequently instructed to act in alternative forms of dispute resolution, including arbitrations, mediations and without prejudice meetings. His negotiating skills are particularly sought after.
David acts as sole counsel in cases of considerable value, which commonly span several of his practice areas. In addition to that work, David is regularly instructed as junior counsel as part of a large team on major pieces of litigation. Given his areas of expertise, he is particularly knowledgeable in respect of issues concerning the management and running of group litigation.
David’s expertise across each of these practice areas is described below.
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Events
Qualifications
- BA (Hons) (Cantab)
- Bar Vocational Course: Outstanding
- Lord Hardwicke Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn
- Lord Denning Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn
Publications & Seminars
David regularly gives talks and seminars. Recent topics have included:
- The law of informed consent after McCulloch.
- Practical issues arising under the Consumer Protection Act.
- The impact of the decisions in Wilkes and Gee v DePuy.
- Updates on limitation and procedural issues arising in multi-party claims and claims for contribution.
- Qualified One Way Costs Shifting: how the rules are working. The road to an effective Counter-Schedule.
- The law on consent after Montgomery: changes for Claimants and Defendants.
In addition, David is an Associate Editor of Emden’s Construction Law and edits chapters concerning Termination of contracts (Ch 16) and a Contractor’s obligations as to completion (Ch 9).
Memberships
- TECBAR
- LCLCBA
- PNBA
Recommendations
“David is outstanding, very user-friendly and he has phenomenal attention to detail.” He” is incredible junior counsel who delves into every issue of a case.”…”David is a great opponent who is highly courteous.”
Chambers & Partners, 2025
“David is a very efficient and detailed barrister.”…”He is very approachable and manages experts and clients very well to achieve the best possible outcomes.”…”Clients trust his judgement entirely.”
Chambers & Partners, 2025
“David is a very impressive advocate. Always thoroughly prepared, fantastic dealing with liability or quantum. Excellent knowledge of the law and gives sound advice considering all the risks.”…”Brilliant in providing very clear advice and cutting through to the central issues. An expert in product liability claims and clearly a KC in the making.”
Legal 500, 2025
“His level of detail is truly exceptional. David is a fabulously safe pair of hands for all cases with all clients.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
“Brilliant in providing very clear advice and cutting through to the central issues. An expert in product liability claims and clearly a KC in the making.”
Legal 500, 2024
“Expert in preparing suites of documents and works very hard to deliver what the client needs.”…”David is an incredibly capable barrister with an enviable command of the law.”
Legal 500, 2024
“A brilliant advocate who is extremely personable, very easy to get along with, super intelligent and super sharp.”
Chambers & Partners, 2022
“David is incredibly intelligent, and instills confidence in clients with his manner and reasoned, coherent advice.”
Legal 500, 2022
“He is incredibly good on his feet and his technical knowledge of the law is really good.”; “He is loved by his clients and has an excellent bedside manner.”; “He’s very, very bright, incredibly thorough and has great attention to detail.”
Chambers & Partners, 2021
“He has that stellar combination of determination, focus and drive balanced with a calm and reassuring approach.”… “An ideal choice for mastering the evidence in tricky cases and testing witnesses in a fair and personable manner.”
Legal 500, 2021
“An excellent barrister who is very detail-oriented and will always go the extra mile to help the client.”
Chambers & Partners, 2020
“He is absolutely brilliant in court. He really knows his stuff.”
Chambers & Partners, 2019
“Among the most impressive barristers in the field”
Legal 500, 2019 (Product Liability)
