David’s professional negligence practice involves primarily claims against solicitors and surveyors. He has also acted against barristers. Many of the cases in which he has been involved have a property-related background. Accordingly, he regularly advises in connection with professional negligence claims against surveyors arising out of negligent property valuations, and in professional negligence claims against solicitors arising out of negligent conveyancing.
"David is very authoritative and methodical. He brings a degree of weight to his client's case."
Chambers UK 2023 (Commercial Dispute Resolution)
"Highly knowledgeable but also approachable."
Chambers UK 2022 (Commercial Dispute Resolution)
“He is the complete package: his drafting style is superb, he's a superb advocate and he's just a barrister who works with you.” “He is exceptionally good with clients and makes me feel at ease.”
Chambers UK 2021
“Very bright and very strong on the technical law.”
Chambers UK 2020
“Pleasant and approachable, with a strong work ethic.”
Legal 500 2020
Appointments
Deputy Adjudicator to HM Land Registry (2008-2013)
Judge of the Property Chamber of the First Tier Tribunal (appointed 2013)
Memberships
David is a member of the Chancery Bar Association and of the Midlands Chancery and Commercial Bar Association.
Pupil supervisor.
Member of the Association of Midland Mediators.
Qualifications
First class degree in Law from Cambridge University
Wolfson Scholarship (Lincoln’s Inn)
Hardwicke Scholarship (Lincoln’s Inn)
Hubert Greenland Scholarship (Lincoln’s Inn)
Accredited Mediator
