Prior to obtaining a first class law degree from City University, David studied Physics at Imperial College, London. David undertook pupillage at two long-established chancery chambers in London before he was appointed for one year as the Judicial Assistant to the Honourable Mr Justice Turner.
David has extensive experience of all aspects of property litigation, including commercial and residential landlord and tenant, restrictive covenants, easements, mortgages, adverse possession and agriculture.
He has experience as an advocate in tribunals ranging from the County Court to the Court of Appeal. He has conducted a number of lengthy trials in the Chancery Division of the High Court and has also appeared before the Land Registry Adjudicator.
David has for many years been recommended by both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners directories. The most recent Chambers and Partners directory ranks David as one of only 2 Band 1 junior barrister in the Midlands for Chancery work.
Recommendations
Ranked in Band 2
Chambers UK 2023 - Real Estate
Ranked in Tier 2
Legal 500 2023 - Property and Construction
"His advice is clear and well written, and he is very helpful and approachable."
Chambers UK 2022 - Real Estate
‘David is very astute. Has the ability to assimilate exceptionally detailed and complex information very quickly in order to provide sound advice. He is pragmatic and has a very calming nature.’
Legal 500 2022 - Property and Construction
“He is personable and friendly, and his drafting is very good.” “He is accessible and on the ball.”
Chambers UK 2021 - Real Estate
“Combines technical skills with a broad range of expertise.”
Legal 500 2021 - Property and Construction
“Highly intelligent and practical, with good commercial sense regarding settlement.”
Legal 500 2020
“Insightful and intelligent. An excellent draftsman and tenacious advocate.” “Quick to get to the point and provides clear advice.”
Chambers UK 2020
Notable Cases
Hamblin v Field (Ch D) [2000] BPIR 270; (CA) [2000] BPIR 621; Times
April 26 2006
Delay, Strike Out, Setting Aside a Transaction at an Undervalue
Eco-Energy (GB) Ltd v First Secretary Of State (CA) [2004] EWCA Civ 1566; [2005] 2 P. and C.R. 5
2004/2005
Proprietary Estoppel / Constructive Trusts, Limitation periods, Civil procedure.
Dutton v. Davies [2006] EWCA Civ 694; [2006] 2 P. and C.R. DG19
2006
Buy back rights, Mortgages, Options, Sale of land
Sargeant v Macepark (Whittlebury) Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 1482
2008
Mediation Agreement, Landlord and Tenant
Ramzan v. Brookwide Ltd [2010] EWHC 2453 (Ch); [2011] 2 All E.R. 38 and [2011] EWCA Civ 985
2010/2011
Breach of trust, Exemplary damages, Trespass, Measure of damages, Mesne Profits
Memberships
David is a member of the Chancery Bar Association and the Midlands Chancery and Commercial Bar Association.
